CVE-2016-10128

Name: CVE-2016-10128
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-24T15:59:00.153+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10128 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the git_pkt_parse_line function in transports/smart_pkt.c in the Git Smart Protocol support in libgit2 before 0.24.6 and 0.25.x before 0.25.1 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted non-flush packet.. EPSS estimates a 3.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the git_pkt_parse_line function in transports/smart_pkt.c in the Git Smart Protocol support in libgit2 before 0.24.6 and 0.25.x before 0.25.1 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted non-flush packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.92%

89.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libgit2 Project	Libgit2	<= 0.24.5
Libgit2 Project	Libgit2	0.25.0

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-02/msg00030.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-02/msg00036.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-02/msg00072.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/10/5Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/11/6Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95338
https://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/commit/4ac39c76c0153d1ee6889a0984c39e97731684b2Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/commit/66e3774d279672ee51c3b54545a79d20d1ada834Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://libgit2.github.com/security/Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-02/msg00030.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-02/msg00036.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-02/msg00072.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/10/5Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/11/6Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95338
https://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/commit/4ac39c76c0153d1ee6889a0984c39e97731684b2Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/libgit2/libgit2/commit/66e3774d279672ee51c3b54545a79d20d1ada834Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://libgit2.github.com/security/Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 24, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10128?

How severe is CVE-2016-10128?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10128 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10128?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST