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CVE-2016-9052
CRITICAL
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.
Published: Jan 26, 2017
Modified: Jun 17, 2026
CWE-787
CVSS Metrics
CVSSv3
Attack Vector:
NETWORK
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
NONE
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
HIGH
Availability Impact:
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| aerospike | database_server | 3.10.0.3 |
GitHub Security Advisory GHSA-cgxq-gwx2-2m4f
An exploitable stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the querying functionality of...
References (4)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95419 Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0266/ Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95419 Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0266/ Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Risk Scores
CVSS Score
9.8 / 10
EPSS Score
7.70%
Top 6% most likely to be exploited
Threat Score
41.5 / 100
Data Sources
NVD
EPSS
GitHub