CVE-2016-9052 Memory corruption in Aerospike version Aerospike Database Server 3.10.0.3
A stack-based buffer overflow in Aerospike Database Server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted packet.
- 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-2016-9052?
CVE-2016-9052 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Aerospike version Aerospike Database Server 3.10.0.3, 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 stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the querying functionality of Aerospike Database Server 3.10.0.3. A specially crafted packet can cause a stack-based buffer overflow in the function as_sindex__simatch_by_iname resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can simply connect to the port to trigger this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9052?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Aerospike Database Server.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9052?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-9052 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-2016-9052 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9052 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Aerospike version Aerospike Database Server 3.10.0.3
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cgxq-gwx2-2m4f.