CVE-2016-4912

Name: CVE-2016-4912
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-27T17:59:00.43+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4912 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The _xrealloc function in xlsp_xmalloc.c in OpenSLP 2.0.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a large number of crafted packets, which triggers a memory allocation failure.. EPSS estimates a 5.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The _xrealloc function in xlsp_xmalloc.c in OpenSLP 2.0.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a large number of crafted packets, which triggers a memory allocation failure.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.26%

91.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openslp	Openslp	2.0.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/18/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035916Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1329295Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201707-05
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/18/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035916Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1329295Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201707-05

Timeline

Published: Mar 27, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4912?

How severe is CVE-2016-4912?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4912 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4912?

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