Vulnerability Description
The inflateMark function in inflate.c in zlib 1.2.8 might allow context-dependent attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors involving left shifts of negative integers.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Zlib | Zlib | >= 1.2.3.4, < 1.2.9 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Oracle | Database Server | 18c |
| Oracle | Jdk | 1.6.0 |
| Oracle | Jre | 1.6.0 |
| Oracle | Mysql | >= 5.5.0, <= 5.5.61 |
| Redhat | Satellite | 5.8 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 11 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.0.0, < 10.13.0 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 11.0 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 4 |
| Nodejs | Node.Js | >= 4.0.0, <= 4.1.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00127.htmlBroken Link
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-01/msg00050.htmlBroken Link
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-01/msg00053.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/21Mailing ListPatch
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95131Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039427Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1220Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1221Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1222Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2999Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3046Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3047Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3453Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-9842?
CVE-2016-9842 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The inflateMark function in inflate.c in zlib 1.2.8 might allow context-dependent attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors involving left shifts of negative integers.
How severe is CVE-2016-9842?
CVE-2016-9842 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9842?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Zlib Zlib, Opensuse Leap, Opensuse Opensuse, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.