CVE-2016-1131 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted string due to a buffer overflow in the DX Library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-1131?
CVE-2016-1131 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Jan 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the CL_vsprintf function in Takumi Yamada DX Library before 3.16 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted string.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1131?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dx Library Project Dx Library.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1131?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1131 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-1131 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1131 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xp8j-r9x7-6rrv.