CVE-2016-8859 Integer overflow in n/a
Integer overflows in the TRE library allow attackers to trigger out-of-bounds writes via crafted regex patterns, potentially leading to code execution or crashes.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-8859?
CVE-2016-8859 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Feb 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple integer overflows in the TRE library and musl libc allow attackers to cause memory corruption via a large number of (1) states or (2) tags, which triggers an out-of-bounds write.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8859?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (1)
agrep openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 0.8.0_git201402282055-5.8 |
Products include Etalabs Musl.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8859?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2016-8859 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8859 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2016-8859, DEBIAN-CVE-2016-8859, DLA-687-1, GHSA-2r68-mjqv-c389, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-8859, openSUSE-SU-2024:11475-1.