CVE-2016-9054 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

An exploitable stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the querying functionality of Aerospike Database Server 3.10.0.3. A specially crafted packet can cause a stack-based buffer overflow in the function as_sindex__simatch_list_by_set_binid resulting in 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/95421Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0268/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95421Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0268/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-9054?

CVE-2016-9054 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An exploitable stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the querying functionality of Aerospike Database Server 3.10.0.3. A specially crafted packet can cause a stack-based buffer overflow ...

How severe is CVE-2016-9054?

CVE-2016-9054 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-2016-9054?

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