CVE-2016-4459 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in mod_cluster allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-4459?
CVE-2016-4459 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Linux, published on 12 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in native/mod_manager/node.c in mod_cluster 1.2.9.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4459?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Mod Cluster.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4459?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-4459 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4459 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-wcxv-fwxr-qwf7.