CVE-2016-8859: Integer Overflow
First published: Mon Feb 13 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/musl | 1.2.2-1 1.2.3-1 1.2.5-1.1 | |
| debian/tre | 0.8.0-6 0.8.0-7 0.8.0-8 | |
| musl | <=1.1.15 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00041.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/19/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/19/10
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93795
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-11
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-43
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2016-8859
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/19/1
- https://github.com/laurikari/tre/issues/37
- http://git.musl-libc.org/cgit/musl/commit/?id=c3edc06d1e1360f3570db9155d6b318ae0d0f0f7,
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-8859
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-8859
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-8859
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-8859
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-8859?
CVE-2016-8859 has a high severity level due to its potential to cause memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8859?
To fix CVE-2016-8859, upgrade the TRE library or musl libc to versions that are not affected by this vulnerability.
Which versions of musl are affected by CVE-2016-8859?
CVE-2016-8859 affects musl versions up to and including 1.1.15.
Which versions of TRE are affected by CVE-2016-8859?
Affected TRE versions include 0.8.0-6, 0.8.0-7, and 0.8.0-8.
What types of attacks can CVE-2016-8859 enable?
CVE-2016-8859 can enable attacks that lead to memory corruption through integer overflow vulnerabilities.
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