CVE-2016-4488
CVE-2016-4488 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Libiberty with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-416.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-416
- Affected product: Gnu Libiberty
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in libiberty allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a crafted binary, related to "ktypevec."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-4488?
- Use-after-free vulnerability in libiberty allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a crafted binary, related to "ktypevec."
- How severe is CVE-2016-4488?
- CVE-2016-4488 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-4488 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-4488?
- CVE-2016-4488 affects Gnu Libiberty. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-4488?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-4488 published?
- CVE-2016-4488 was published on 2017-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/05/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90025
- https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=70481
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:libiberty:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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