VDB-96034 · CVE-2016-9052 · BID 95419

Aerospike Database Server 3.10.0.3 Query memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Aerospike Database Server 3.10.0.3. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Query Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-9052. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Aerospike Database Server 3.10.0.3 (Database Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Query Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An exploitable stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the querying functionality of Aerospike Database Server 3.10.0.3. A specially crafted packet can cause a stack-based buffer overflow in the function as_sindex__simatch_by_iname resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can simply connect to the port to trigger this vulnerability.

The bug was discovered 01/09/2017. The weakness was shared 01/26/2017 by Cisco with Cisco Talos (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-9052 since 10/26/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 17 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 95419†). The entries VDB-96035 and VDB-96033 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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OpenVAS ID: 103204
OpenVAS Name: Aerospike Database Server Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Timelineinfo

10/26/2016 🔍
01/09/2017 +75 days 🔍
01/13/2017 +4 days 🔍
01/26/2017 +13 days 🔍
01/26/2017 +0 days 🔍
01/27/2017 +1 days 🔍
05/14/2026 +3394 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Cisco
Organization: Cisco Talos
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-9052 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9052
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-96034
SecurityFocus: 95419 - Aerospike Database Server CVE-2016-9052 Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-9052 - Aerospike Database Server - Buffer Overflow Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/27/2017 08:06
Updated: 05/14/2026 23:43
Changes: 01/27/2017 08:06 (64), 08/03/2020 08:03 (6), 11/04/2022 09:39 (13), 05/14/2026 23:43 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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