CVE-2016-9050 Information disclosure in Database Server
A specially crafted packet sent to the Aerospike Database Server can cause an out-of-bounds read, leading to memory disclosure or 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-2016-9050?
CVE-2016-9050 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aerospike Database Server, published on 26 Jan 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An exploitable out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the client message-parsing functionality of Aerospike Database Server 3.10.0.3. A specially crafted packet can cause an out-of-bounds read resulting in disclosure of memory within the process, the same vulnerability can also be used to trigger a denial of service. An attacker can simply connect to the port and send the packet to trigger this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9050?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Aerospike Database Server.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9050?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-9050 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-9050 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9050 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Aerospike Database Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hrxc-9c4p-hvxq.