CVE-2016-4973
CVE-2016-4973 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnu Libssp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Gnu Libssp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Binaries compiled against targets that use the libssp library in GCC for stack smashing protection (SSP) might allow local users to perform buffer overflow attacks by leveraging lack of the Object Size Checking feature.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-4973?
- Binaries compiled against targets that use the libssp library in GCC for stack smashing protection (SSP) might allow local users to perform buffer overflow attacks by leveraging lack of the Object Size Checking feature.
- How severe is CVE-2016-4973?
- CVE-2016-4973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-4973 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-4973?
- CVE-2016-4973 affects Gnu Libssp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-4973?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-4973 published?
- CVE-2016-4973 was published on 2017-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/17/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92530
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1324759
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:libssp:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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