CVE-2016-9050

Name: CVE-2016-9050
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-26T21:59:00.16+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 2.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9050 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the client message-parsing functionality of Aerospike Database Server 3.10.0.3. A specially crafted packet can cause an out-of-bounds read resulting in disclosure of memory within the process, the same vulnerability can also be used to trigger a denial of service. EPSS estimates a 2.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the client message-parsing functionality of Aerospike Database Server 3.10.0.3. A specially crafted packet can cause an out-of-bounds read resulting in disclosure of memory within the process, the same vulnerability can also be used to trigger a denial of service. An attacker can simply connect to the port and send the packet to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.89%

85.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Aerospike	Database Server	3.10.0.3

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95415Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0264/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95415Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0264/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 26, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9050?

How severe is CVE-2016-9050?

CVE-2016-9050 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9050?

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