Vulnerability Description
The _xrealloc function in xlsp_xmalloc.c in OpenSLP 2.0.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a large number of crafted packets, which triggers a memory allocation failure.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openslp | Openslp | 2.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/18/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035916Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1329295ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201707-05
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/18/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035916Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1329295ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201707-05
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4912?
CVE-2016-4912 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The _xrealloc function in xlsp_xmalloc.c in OpenSLP 2.0.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a large number of crafted packets, which trigger...
How severe is CVE-2016-4912?
CVE-2016-4912 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-2016-4912?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openslp Openslp.