Vulnerability Description
The bgp_nlri_parse_vpnv4 function in bgp_mplsvpn.c in the VPNv4 NLRI parser in bgpd in Quagga before 1.0.20160309, when a certain VPNv4 configuration is used, relies on a Labeled-VPN SAFI routes-data length field during a data copy, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer overflow) via a crafted packet.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Quagga | Quagga | 0.99.24 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/quagga.git/commit/?id=a3bc7e9400b214a0f078fdb19
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00102.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00117.html
- http://nongnu.askapache.com//quagga/quagga-1.0.20160309.changelog.txt
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0794.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3532
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/270232Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84318
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2941-1
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201610-03
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/quagga.git/commit/?id=a3bc7e9400b214a0f078fdb19
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00102.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00117.html
- http://nongnu.askapache.com//quagga/quagga-1.0.20160309.changelog.txt
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-2342?
CVE-2016-2342 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). The bgp_nlri_parse_vpnv4 function in bgp_mplsvpn.c in the VPNv4 NLRI parser in bgpd in Quagga before 1.0.20160309, when a certain VPNv4 configuration is used, relies on a Labeled-VPN SAFI routes-data ...
How severe is CVE-2016-2342?
CVE-2016-2342 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-2342?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Quagga Quagga, Debian Debian Linux.