CVE-2016-3147: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 23, 2017
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in the collector.exe listener of the Landesk Management Suite 10.0.0.271 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large packet.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Ivanti LANDESK Management Suite<=10.0.0.271

Event History

Jan 23, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3147?

CVE-2016-3147 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-3147?

To fix CVE-2016-3147, update the Landesk Management Suite to version 10.0.0.272 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2016-3147?

CVE-2016-3147 affects Landesk Management Suite version 10.0.0.271 and earlier.

4

What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2016-3147?

CVE-2016-3147 allows attackers to send a large packet to the collector.exe listener, which may result in a buffer overflow.

5

Can CVE-2016-3147 lead to arbitrary code execution?

Yes, CVE-2016-3147 can potentially allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code due to the buffer overflow vulnerability.

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