CVE-2016-8596 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 28 Oct 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

A buffer overflow in the libcsp library allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malicious CAN bus packets.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-8596?

CVE-2016-8596 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Oct 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in the csp_can_process_frame in csp_if_can.c in the libcsp library v1.4 and earlier allows hostile components connected to the canbus to execute arbitrary code via a long csp packet.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8596?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Libcsp Libcsp.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8596?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8596 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-2016-8596 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8596 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qcv6-xx53-38r7, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-8596.