CVE-2016-8598 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 a long packet sent to the zmq interface.

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-2016-8598?

CVE-2016-8598 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 zmq interface in csp_if_zmqhub.c in the libcsp library v1.4 and earlier allows hostile computers connected via a zmq interface to execute arbitrary code via a long packet.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8598?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Libcsp Libcsp.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8598?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8598 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-2016-8598 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8598 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c8jw-hvhf-vj2p, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-8598.