Description
The read_binary function in buffer.c in pgpdump before 0.30 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via crafted input, as demonstrated by the \xa3\x03 string.
Published: 2016-05-26
Score: 7.5 High
EPSS: 2.2% Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-768-1 pgpdump security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-5027 The read_binary function in buffer.c in pgpdump before 0.30 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via crafted input, as demonstrated by the \xa3\x03 string.
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Fedoraproject Fedora
Pgpdump Project Pgpdump
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-06T00:17:29.854Z

Reserved: 2016-04-14T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2016-4021

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2016-05-26T14:59:01.167

Modified: 2025-04-12T10:46:40.837

Link: CVE-2016-4021

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