CVE-2016-2342

Name: CVE-2016-2342
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-03-17T14:59:01.357+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 12.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2342 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The bgp_nlri_parse_vpnv4 function in bgp_mplsvpn.c in the VPNv4 NLRI parser in bgpd in Quagga before 1.0.20160309, when a certain VPNv4 configuration is used, relies on a Labeled-VPN SAFI routes-data length field during a data copy, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer overflow) via a crafted packet.. EPSS estimates a 12.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The bgp_nlri_parse_vpnv4 function in bgp_mplsvpn.c in the VPNv4 NLRI parser in bgpd in Quagga before 1.0.20160309, when a certain VPNv4 configuration is used, relies on a Labeled-VPN SAFI routes-data length field during a data copy, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer overflow) via a crafted packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

12.11%

95.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Quagga	Quagga	0.99.24
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 17, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2342?

How severe is CVE-2016-2342?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2342 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2342?

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Source: NVD / NIST