CVE-2016-9051 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

An exploitable out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the batch transaction field parsing functionality of Aerospike Database Server 3.10.0.3. A specially crafted packet can cause an out-of-bounds write resulting in memory corruption which can lead to remote code execution. An attacker can simply connect to the port to trigger this vulnerability.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Aerospike	Database Server	3.10.0.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96374Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0265/ExploitPatchTechnical Description
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96374Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0265/ExploitPatchTechnical Description

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-9051?

CVE-2016-9051 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An exploitable out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the batch transaction field parsing functionality of Aerospike Database Server 3.10.0.3. A specially crafted packet can cause an out-of-bound...

How severe is CVE-2016-9051?

CVE-2016-9051 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-2016-9051?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Aerospike Database Server.