CVE-2016-2054: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 13, 2016
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Updated

Multiple buffer overflows in xymond/xymond.c in xymond in Xymon 4.1.x, 4.2.x, and 4.3.x before 4.3.25 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a long filename, involving handling a "config" command.

Affected Software

44 affected components
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Xymon xymon=4.1.0
Xymon xymon=4.1.1
Xymon xymon=4.1.2
Xymon xymon=4.1.2-p1
Xymon xymon=4.1.2-p2
Xymon xymon=4.2-alfa
Xymon xymon=4.2-beta20060605
Xymon xymon=4.2-rc20060712
Xymon xymon=4.2.0
Xymon xymon=4.2.2
Xymon xymon=4.2.2-rc1
Xymon xymon=4.2.3
Xymon xymon=4.2.3-rc1
Xymon xymon=4.3.0
Xymon xymon=4.3.0-beta1
Xymon xymon=4.3.0-beta2
Xymon xymon=4.3.0-beta3
Xymon xymon=4.3.0-rc1
Xymon xymon=4.3.1
Xymon xymon=4.3.2
Xymon xymon=4.3.3
Xymon xymon=4.3.4
Xymon xymon=4.3.5
Xymon xymon=4.3.6
Xymon xymon=4.3.7
Xymon xymon=4.3.8
Xymon xymon=4.3.9
Xymon xymon=4.3.10
Xymon xymon=4.3.11
Xymon xymon=4.3.12
Xymon xymon=4.3.13
Xymon xymon=4.3.14
Xymon xymon=4.3.15
Xymon xymon=4.3.16
Xymon xymon=4.3.17
Xymon xymon=4.3.18
Xymon xymon=4.3.19
Xymon xymon=4.3.19-rc1
Xymon xymon=4.3.20
Xymon xymon=4.3.21
Xymon xymon=4.3.22
Xymon xymon=4.3.23
Xymon xymon=4.3.24

Event History

Apr 13, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2054?

CVE-2016-2054 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-2054?

To fix CVE-2016-2054, upgrade Xymon to version 4.3.25 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2016-2054?

CVE-2016-2054 affects multiple versions of Xymon from 4.1.x to 4.3.x prior to 4.3.25.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-2054?

CVE-2016-2054 can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash the daemon through crafted long filenames.

5

What software is associated with CVE-2016-2054?

CVE-2016-2054 is associated with Xymon versions 4.1.x, 4.2.x, and 4.3.x before 4.3.25, including specific Debian Linux distributions.

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