Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the rtxMemHeapAlloc function in asn1rt_a.lib in Objective Systems ASN1C for C/C++ before 7.0.2 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow), on a system running an application compiled by ASN1C, via crafted ASN.1 data.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Objective Systems | Asn1C | <= 7.0.1 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137970/Objective-Systems-Inc.-ASN1C-For-C-C
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jul/65
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/790839Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538952/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91836
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036386
- https://github.com/programa-stic/security-advisories/tree/master/ObjSys/CVE-2016Technical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-01-01.html
- https://www.ncsc.nl/dienstverlening/response-op-dreigingen-en-incidenten/beveiliThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137970/Objective-Systems-Inc.-ASN1C-For-C-C
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jul/65
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/790839Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5080?
CVE-2016-5080 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Integer overflow in the rtxMemHeapAlloc function in asn1rt_a.lib in Objective Systems ASN1C for C/C++ before 7.0.2 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of ser...
How severe is CVE-2016-5080?
CVE-2016-5080 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5080?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Objective Systems Asn1C.