What is the severity of CVE-2016-2196?

CVE-2016-2196 has a high severity, as it can lead to denial of service or remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2196?

To fix CVE-2016-2196, upgrade Botan to version 1.11.27 or later.

Which versions of Botan are affected by CVE-2016-2196?

All versions of Botan from 1.11.0 to 1.11.26 are affected by CVE-2016-2196.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2196?

CVE-2016-2196 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

Can CVE-2016-2196 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-2196 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.

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CVE-2016-2196

critical

CWE

119

13/5/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-2196: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri May 13 2016(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in the P-521 reduction function in Botan 1.11.x before 1.11.27 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory overwrite and crash) or execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Botan	=1.11.0
Botan	=1.11.1
Botan	=1.11.2
Botan	=1.11.3
Botan	=1.11.4
Botan	=1.11.5
Botan	=1.11.6
Botan	=1.11.7
Botan	=1.11.8
Botan	=1.11.9
Botan	=1.11.10
Botan	=1.11.11
Botan	=1.11.12
Botan	=1.11.13
Botan	=1.11.14
Botan	=1.11.15
Botan	=1.11.16
Botan	=1.11.17
Botan	=1.11.18
Botan	=1.11.19
Botan	=1.11.20
Botan	=1.11.21
Botan	=1.11.22
Botan	=1.11.23
Botan	=1.11.24
Botan	=1.11.25
Botan	=1.11.26

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2196?
CVE-2016-2196 has a high severity, as it can lead to denial of service or remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2196?
To fix CVE-2016-2196, upgrade Botan to version 1.11.27 or later.
Which versions of Botan are affected by CVE-2016-2196?
All versions of Botan from 1.11.0 to 1.11.26 are affected by CVE-2016-2196.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2196?
CVE-2016-2196 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2016-2196 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-2196 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2196?
CVE-2016-2196 has a high severity, as it can lead to denial of service or remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2196?
To fix CVE-2016-2196, upgrade Botan to version 1.11.27 or later.
Which versions of Botan are affected by CVE-2016-2196?
All versions of Botan from 1.11.0 to 1.11.26 are affected by CVE-2016-2196.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2196?
CVE-2016-2196 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2016-2196 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-2196 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.