CVE-2016-2195 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 13 May 2016 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted ECC point due to an integer overflow in the Botan library.

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

What is CVE-2016-2195?

CVE-2016-2195 is a critical vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 13 May 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Integer overflow in the PointGFp constructor in Botan before 1.10.11 and 1.11.x before 1.11.27 allows remote attackers to overwrite memory and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted ECC point, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2195?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Botan Project Botan, Debian Debian Linux.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2195?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2016-2195 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-2195 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Debian Debian Linux vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7gxp-rgh3-mj5p, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-2195.