CVE-2016-2146: Buffer Overflow
Published Apr 15, 2016
·Updated
The amreadpostdata function in modauthmellon before 0.11.1 does not limit the amount of data read, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (worker process crash, web server deadlock, or memory consumption) via a large amount of POST data.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Fedoraproject Fedora=23
Uninett Mod Auth Mellon<=0.11.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Apr 15, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2146?
CVE-2016-2146 has a severity level of medium due to the potential for denial of service attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-2146?
To fix CVE-2016-2146, update mod_auth_mellon to version 0.11.1 or later.
3
Which versions of mod_auth_mellon are affected by CVE-2016-2146?
CVE-2016-2146 affects all versions of mod_auth_mellon up to and including 0.11.0.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2146 categorized as?
CVE-2016-2146 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability.
5
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2016-2146?
CVE-2016-2146 is caused by the am_read_post_data function not limiting the amount of data read.