CVE-2016-8339

Public Exploit

Description

A buffer overflow in Redis 3.2.x prior to 3.2.4 causes arbitrary code execution when a crafted command is sent. An out of bounds write vulnerability exists in the handling of the client-output-buffer-limit option during the CONFIG SET command for the Redis data structure store. A crafted CONFIG SET command can lead to an out of bounds write potentially resulting in code execution.

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93283	vdb entry third party advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-16	third party advisory vendor advisory
https://github.com/antirez/redis/commit/6d9f8e2462fc2c426d48c941edeb78e5df7d2977	third party advisory patch
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0206/	third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8339?: CVE-2016-8339 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-8339?: To fix CVE-2016-8339, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-8339 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2016-8339 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-8339?: CVE-2016-8339 affects Redis Redis.

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Description

Category

CWE-787 – Out-of-bounds Write

References

Frequently Asked Questions