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CVE-2016-4021

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: May 26, 2016
  • Updated: Nov 9, 2025
  • CVE: CVE-2016-4021
  • Severity: High
  • Exploit:

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: High
  • Score: 7.8
  • AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

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