CVE-2016-8596

Name: CVE-2016-8596
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-28T15:59:08.907+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8596 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the csp_can_process_frame in csp_if_can.c in the libcsp library v1.4 and earlier allows hostile components connected to the canbus to execute arbitrary code via a long csp packet.. EPSS estimates a 2.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the csp_can_process_frame in csp_if_can.c in the libcsp library v1.4 and earlier allows hostile components connected to the canbus to execute arbitrary code via a long csp packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.26%

80.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libcsp	Libcsp	<= 1.4

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94226
https://github.com/GomSpace/libcsp/pull/80Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94226
https://github.com/GomSpace/libcsp/pull/80Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 28, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8596?

Buffer overflow in the csp_can_process_frame in csp_if_can.c in the libcsp library v1.4 and earlier allows hostile components connected to the canbus to execute arbitrary code via a long csp packet.

How severe is CVE-2016-8596?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8596 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8596?

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