CVE-2016-2195: Buffer Overflow

Published May 13, 2016
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Updated

Integer overflow in the PointGFp constructor in Botan before 1.10.11 and 1.11.x before 1.11.27 allows remote attackers to overwrite memory and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted ECC point, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Affected Software

29 affected components
Botan Project Botan<=1.10.10
Botan Project Botan=1.11.0
Botan Project Botan=1.11.1
Botan Project Botan=1.11.2
Botan Project Botan=1.11.3
Botan Project Botan=1.11.4
Botan Project Botan=1.11.5
Botan Project Botan=1.11.6
Botan Project Botan=1.11.7
Botan Project Botan=1.11.8
Botan Project Botan=1.11.9
Botan Project Botan=1.11.10
Botan Project Botan=1.11.11
Botan Project Botan=1.11.12
Botan Project Botan=1.11.13
Botan Project Botan=1.11.14
Botan Project Botan=1.11.15
Botan Project Botan=1.11.16
Botan Project Botan=1.11.17
Botan Project Botan=1.11.18
Botan Project Botan=1.11.19
Botan Project Botan=1.11.20
Botan Project Botan=1.11.21
Botan Project Botan=1.11.22
Botan Project Botan=1.11.23
Botan Project Botan=1.11.24
Botan Project Botan=1.11.25
Botan Project Botan=1.11.26
Debian Debian Linux=8.0

Event History

May 13, 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-2016-2195?

The severity of CVE-2016-2195 is classified as high due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-2195?

To fix CVE-2016-2195, update Botan to version 1.10.11 or 1.11.27 or later.

3

What versions of Botan are affected by CVE-2016-2195?

Botan versions before 1.10.11 and 1.11.x before 1.11.27 are affected by CVE-2016-2195.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2195?

CVE-2016-2195 is an integer overflow vulnerability that can lead to a heap-based buffer overflow.

5

Can CVE-2016-2195 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-2195 can be exploited remotely through crafted ECC points.

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