CVE-2016-9049 Null dereference in Database Server
A specially crafted packet sent to the Aerospike Database Server causes a null pointer dereference, leading to a denial of service.
- 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-2016-9049?
CVE-2016-9049 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aerospike Database Server, published on 21 Feb 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An exploitable denial-of-service vulnerability exists in the fabric-worker component of Aerospike Database Server 3.10.0.3. A specially crafted packet can cause the server process to dereference a null pointer. An attacker can simply connect to a TCP port in order to trigger this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9049?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Aerospike Database Server.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9049?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-9049 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-9049 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9049 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Aerospike Database Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q5hg-crxg-7j9j.