Buffer overflow in Oracle Linux

CVE-2016-4053

Squid 3.x before 3.5.17 and 4.x before 4.0.9 allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive stack layout information via crafted Edge Side Includes (ESI) responses, related to incorrect use of assert and compiler optimization.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.144 (96.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 3.7 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4053?
CVE-2016-4053 is a low-severity vulnerability in Oracle Linux, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 3.7/10. Published 2016-04-25.
How severe is CVE-2016-4053?
Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.7 out of 10.