Vulnerability Description
Crypto++ 5.6.4 incorrectly uses Microsoft's stack-based _malloca and _freea functions. The library will request a block of memory to align a table in memory. If the table is later reallocated, then the wrong pointer could be freed.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cryptopp | Crypto\+\+ | 5.6.4 |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/23/5Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/23/9Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93164Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/weidai11/cryptopp/issues/302Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.cryptopp.com/release565.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/23/5Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/23/9Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93164Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/weidai11/cryptopp/issues/302Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.cryptopp.com/release565.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7544?
CVE-2016-7544 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Crypto++ 5.6.4 incorrectly uses Microsoft's stack-based _malloca and _freea functions. The library will request a block of memory to align a table in memory. If the table is later reallocated, then th...
How severe is CVE-2016-7544?
CVE-2016-7544 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-2016-7544?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cryptopp Crypto\+\+, Microsoft Windows.