Vulnerability Description
The crc32_big function in crc32.c in zlib 1.2.8 might allow context-dependent attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors involving big-endian CRC calculation.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Zlib | Zlib | >= 1.2.0, < 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 |
| Netapp | Active Iq Unified Manager | >= 7.3 |
| Netapp | Oncommand Insight | - |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00127.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-01/msg00050.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-01/msg00053.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/21
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95131
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039427
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041888
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1220
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1221
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1222
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2999
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3046
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-9843?
CVE-2016-9843 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The crc32_big function in crc32.c in zlib 1.2.8 might allow context-dependent attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors involving big-endian CRC calculation.
How severe is CVE-2016-9843?
CVE-2016-9843 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-2016-9843?
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.