CVE-2016-9052

Public Exploit

Description

An exploitable stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the querying functionality of Aerospike Database Server 3.10.0.3. A specially crafted packet can cause a stack-based buffer overflow in the function as_sindex__simatch_by_iname resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can simply connect to the port to trigger this vulnerability.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 18.91% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com
Affected: n/a Aerospike version Aerospike Database Server 3.10.0.3
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95419 broken link third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0266/ third party advisory vdb entry exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9052?
CVE-2016-9052 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-9052?
To fix CVE-2016-9052, 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-2016-9052 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-9052 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~19% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-9052?
CVE-2016-9052 affects n/a Aerospike version Aerospike Database Server 3.10.0.3.
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