CVE-2016-10711 Other in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 29 Jan 2018 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Attackers can perform request smuggling via crafted headers in Pound reverse proxy, potentially bypassing security controls.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2016-10711?

CVE-2016-10711 is a critical vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 29 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Apsis Pound before 2.8a allows request smuggling via crafted headers, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-3751.

Weakness: CWE-444

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10711?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apsis Pound, Debian Debian Linux.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10711?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2016-10711 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10711 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Debian Debian Linux vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2016-10711, DLA-1280-1, DLA-2196-1, GHSA-v3w2-x73g-vf6m, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-10711.