CVE-2016-9427: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Dec 12 2016(Updated: )
Integer overflow vulnerability in bdwgc before 2016-09-27 allows attackers to cause client of bdwgc denial of service (heap buffer overflow crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via huge allocation.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| bdwgc project bdwgc | <=7.4.4 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =9.0 | |
| openSUSE | =42.1 | |
| openSUSE | =42.2 | |
| openSUSE | =13.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00089.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00115.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/18/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94407
- https://github.com/ivmai/bdwgc/issues/135
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/03/msg00039.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9427?
CVE-2016-9427 has a high severity as it can lead to denial of service and potential arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9427?
To fix CVE-2016-9427, update bdwgc to version 7.4.5 or later.
Which versions of bdwgc are affected by CVE-2016-9427?
CVE-2016-9427 affects bdwgc versions before 7.4.5.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2016-9427?
Exploiting CVE-2016-9427 can result in a heap buffer overflow crash and could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Which operating systems are impacted by CVE-2016-9427?
CVE-2016-9427 impacts various distributions including Debian 9.0 and openSUSE versions 13.2, 42.1, and 42.2.
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