CVE-2016-9400: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Feb 22 2017(Updated: )
The CClient::ProcessServerPacket method in engine/client/client.cpp in Teeworlds before 0.6.4 allows remote servers to write to arbitrary physical memory locations and possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors involving snap handling.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Teeworlds | <0.6.4 | |
| Fedora | =23 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/16/8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/17/8
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94381
- https://github.com/teeworlds/teeworlds/commit/ff254722a2683867fcb3e67569ffd36226c4bc62
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/C4JNSBXXPE7O32ZMFK7D7YL6EKLG7PRV/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-13
- https://www.teeworlds.com/?page=news&id=12086
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/C4JNSBXXPE7O32ZMFK7D7YL6EKLG7PRV/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9400?
CVE-2016-9400 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9400?
To fix CVE-2016-9400, update Teeworlds to version 0.6.4 or later.
Which versions of Teeworlds are affected by CVE-2016-9400?
All versions of Teeworlds before 0.6.4 are affected by CVE-2016-9400.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-9400?
CVE-2016-9400 could allow an attacker to write to arbitrary physical memory locations, leading to possible arbitrary code execution.
Is there a specific operating system affected by CVE-2016-9400?
Yes, Fedora 23 is specifically mentioned as affected by CVE-2016-9400.
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