VDB-97180 · CVE-2016-9051 · BID 96374

Aerospike Database Server 3.10.0.3 Batch Transaction Field Parser out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Aerospike Database Server 3.10.0.3. It has been declared as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Batch Transaction Field Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2016-9051. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. The application of restrictive firewalling is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Aerospike Database Server 3.10.0.3 (Database Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component Batch Transaction Field Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An exploitable out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the batch transaction field parsing functionality of Aerospike Database Server 3.10.0.3. A specially crafted packet can cause an out-of-bounds write resulting in memory corruption which can lead to remote code execution. An attacker can simply connect to the port to trigger this vulnerability.

The bug was discovered 02/21/2017. The weakness was published 02/21/2017 by Cisco with Cisco Talos (Website). The advisory is shared for download at talosintelligence.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-9051 since 10/26/2016. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Proper firewalling of is able to address this issue.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 96374†). Similar entries are available at VDB-97181 and VDB-97179. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / 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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Firewall
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Timelineinfo

10/26/2016 🔍
02/21/2017 +118 days 🔍
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02/22/2017 +1 days 🔍
08/16/2020 +1271 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: talosintelligence.com
Researcher: Cisco
Organization: Cisco Talos
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-9051 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9051
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97180
SecurityFocus: 96374 - Aerospike Database Server CVE-2016-9051 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-9051 - Aerospike Database Server - Out-of-Bounds Write Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/22/2017 11:57
Updated: 08/16/2020 11:30
Changes: 02/22/2017 11:57 (65), 08/16/2020 11:30 (5)
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Cache ID: 216:FAD:103

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