CVE-2016-10253: Buffer Overflow
An issue was discovered in Erlang/OTP 18.x. Erlang's generation of compiled regular expressions is vulnerable to a heap overflow. Regular expressions using a malformed extpattern can indirectly specify an offset that is used as an array index. This ordinal permits arbitrary regions within the ertsalloc arena to be both read and written to.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10253?
CVE-2016-10253 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for heap overflow leading to arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10253?
To fix CVE-2016-10253, update your Erlang/OTP installation to version 19.0 or later.
What versions of Erlang/OTP are affected by CVE-2016-10253?
Erlang/OTP versions prior to 19.0, including 18.x, are affected by CVE-2016-10253.
Is CVE-2016-10253 a remote code execution vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2016-10253 can potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely due to the heap overflow issue.
Can CVE-2016-10253 be exploited through user input?
Yes, CVE-2016-10253 can be exploited when processing malformed regular expressions that come from user input.