Out-of-bounds Read in Aerospike Database Server
CVE-2016-9050
An exploitable out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the client message-parsing functionality of Aerospike Database Server 3.10.0.3. A specially crafted packet can cause an out-of-bounds read resulting in disclosure of memory within the process, the same vulnerability can also be used to trigger a denial of service. An attacker can simply connect to the port and send the packet to trigger this vulnerability.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.029 (85.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Aerospike Database Server — versions 3.10.0.3
- Aerospike Database_server — versions 3.10.0.3
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- talos-cna@cisco.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, Broken Link, x_refsource_BID)
- talos-cna@cisco.com (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-9050?
- CVE-2016-9050 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aerospike Database Server, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2017-01-26.
- How severe is CVE-2016-9050?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.