CVE-2016-7567 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 23 Jan 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can trigger a buffer overflow in OpenSLP via crafted strings, potentially leading to code execution or service disruption.

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

What is CVE-2016-7567?

CVE-2016-7567 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jan 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in the SLPFoldWhiteSpace function in common/slp_compare.c in OpenSLP 2.0 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted string.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7567?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Openslp Openslp.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7567?

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-2016-7567 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7567 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as AZL-36967, AZL-7320, GHSA-q4qm-j969-4v59, MGASA-2016-0348.