CVE-2016-4912 Null dereference in n/a

High 7.5 Published 27 Mar 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can crash the OpenSLP server by sending crafted packets that trigger a NULL pointer dereference during memory allocation.

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

What is CVE-2016-4912?

CVE-2016-4912 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Mar 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The _xrealloc function in xlsp_xmalloc.c in OpenSLP 2.0.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a large number of crafted packets, which triggers a memory allocation failure.

Weakness: CWE-476

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4912?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Openslp Openslp.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4912?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2016-4912 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4912 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as AZL-36966, AZL-7319, GHSA-m4qh-6ff4-g5xx, MGASA-2016-0222.