CVE-2016-4478: Buffer Overflow
Published Jun 13, 2016
·Updated
Buffer overflow in the xmlrpccharencode function in modules/transport/xmlrpc/xmlrpclib.c in Atheme before 7.2.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via vectors related to XMLRPC response encoding.
Affected Software
4 affected components
openSUSE Leap=42.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2
Atheme Atheme<=7.2.6
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Event History
Jun 13, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4478?
CVE-2016-4478 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-4478?
To fix CVE-2016-4478, upgrade to Atheme version 7.2.7 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2016-4478?
CVE-2016-4478 affects Atheme versions up to and including 7.2.6, as well as specific versions of openSUSE and Debian.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-4478?
CVE-2016-4478 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited through XMLRPC response encoding.
5
Can CVE-2016-4478 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-4478 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to cause a denial of service.