Improper input validation in Quagga

CVE-2016-4049

The bgp_dump_routes_func function in bgpd/bgp_dump.c in Quagga does not perform size checks when dumping data, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon crash) via a large BGP packet.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.046 (90.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4049?
CVE-2016-4049 is a high-severity vulnerability in Quagga, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2016-05-23.
How severe is CVE-2016-4049?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.