Vulnerability Description
The bgp_dump_routes_func function in bgpd/bgp_dump.c in Quagga does not perform size checks when dumping data, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon crash) via a large BGP packet.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Quagga | Quagga | - |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-05/msg00062.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0794.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3654
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/27/7
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/88561
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035699
- https://lists.quagga.net/pipermail/quagga-dev/2016-February/014743.html
- https://lists.quagga.net/pipermail/quagga-dev/2016-January/014699.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-48
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-05/msg00062.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0794.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3654
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/27/7
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/88561
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035699
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4049?
CVE-2016-4049 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The bgp_dump_routes_func function in bgpd/bgp_dump.c in Quagga does not perform size checks when dumping data, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and da...
How severe is CVE-2016-4049?
CVE-2016-4049 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4049?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Quagga Quagga, Opensuse Leap, Opensuse Opensuse.