CVE-2016-9570: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Feb 12, 2018
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Updated

cb.exe in Carbon Black 5.1.1.60603 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read, invalid pointer dereference, and application crash) by leveraging access to the NetMon named pipe.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Carbonblack Carbon Black=5.1.1.60603

Event History

Feb 12, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9570?

CVE-2016-9570 has a high severity due to its potential to cause a denial of service through application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-9570?

To fix CVE-2016-9570, it is recommended to update Carbon Black to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What does CVE-2016-9570 exploit?

CVE-2016-9570 exploits out-of-bounds read and invalid pointer dereference vulnerabilities within the cb.exe process of Carbon Black.

4

What could happen if CVE-2016-9570 is exploited?

If CVE-2016-9570 is exploited, it could lead to a denial of service and crash the application, disrupting security monitoring.

5

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-9570?

Carbon Black version 5.1.1.60603 is specifically affected by CVE-2016-9570.

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