Improper input validation in Redhat Ceph

CVE-2016-5009

The handle_command function in mon/Monitor.cc in Ceph allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and ceph monitor crash) via an (1) empty or (2) crafted prefix.

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

EPSS: 0.014 (80.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5009?
CVE-2016-5009 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Ceph, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2016-07-12.
How severe is CVE-2016-5009?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.