CVE-2016-1544
LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.89%
Last modified
CVE-2016-1544 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. nghttp2 before 1.7.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion).. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
nghttp2 before 1.7.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nghttp2 | Nghttp2 | < 1.7.1 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 22 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 23 |
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/177308.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/177666.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1308461Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nghttp2/nghttp2/compare/v1.7.0...v1.7.1Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nghttp2/nghttp2/releases/tag/v1.7.1Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-13Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/177308.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/177666.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1308461Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nghttp2/nghttp2/compare/v1.7.0...v1.7.1Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nghttp2/nghttp2/releases/tag/v1.7.1Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-13Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-1544?
nghttp2 before 1.7.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion).
How severe is CVE-2016-1544?
CVE-2016-1544 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1544?
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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