CVE-2016-10395: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 15, 2017
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Updated

In FlexNet Publisher versions before Luton SP1 (11.14.1.1) running FlexNet Publisher Licensing Service on Windows platform, a boundary error related to a named pipe within the FlexNet Publisher Licensing Service can be exploited to cause an out-of-bounds memory read access and subsequently execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Flexerasoftware Flexnet Publisher<=11.14.1

Event History

Jun 15, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10395?

CVE-2016-10395 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution through a boundary error.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-10395?

To fix CVE-2016-10395, upgrade to FlexNet Publisher version Luton SP1 (11.14.1.1) or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2016-10395?

CVE-2016-10395 affects FlexNet Publisher versions prior to Luton SP1 running on the Windows platform.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-10395?

CVE-2016-10395 is a boundary error vulnerability that can lead to out-of-bounds memory read access.

5

Can CVE-2016-10395 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-10395 can be exploited remotely due to the nature of the vulnerability in the licensing service.

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