Vulnerability Description
Multiple integer overflows in the TRE library and musl libc allow attackers to cause memory corruption via a large number of (1) states or (2) tags, which triggers an out-of-bounds write.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Etalabs | Musl | <= 1.1.15 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00041.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/19/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/19/10Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93795Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-11
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-43
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00041.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/19/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/19/10Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93795Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-11
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-43
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-8859?
CVE-2016-8859 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Multiple integer overflows in the TRE library and musl libc allow attackers to cause memory corruption via a large number of (1) states or (2) tags, which triggers an out-of-bounds write.
How severe is CVE-2016-8859?
CVE-2016-8859 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-2016-8859?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Etalabs Musl.