Heap-based buffer overflow in the process_copy_in function in GNU Cpio 2.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large block value in a cpio archive.
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71248
http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3111
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98918
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2456-1
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/62145
Source: Mitre, NVD
Published: 2014-12-02
Updated: 2025-04-12
Base Score: 5
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Severity: Medium
Base Score: 8.8
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity: High
EPSS: 0.0107