CVE-2016-9577
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.84%
Last modified
CVE-2016-9577 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was discovered in SPICE before 0.13.90 in the server's protocol handling. An authenticated attacker could send crafted messages to the SPICE server causing a heap overflow leading to a crash or possible code execution.. EPSS estimates a 3.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability was discovered in SPICE before 0.13.90 in the server's protocol handling. An authenticated attacker could send crafted messages to the SPICE server causing a heap overflow leading to a crash or possible code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Spice Project | Spice | < 0.13.90 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.3 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.3 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0253.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0549.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96040Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0254Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0552Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-9577Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3790Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0253.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0549.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96040Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0254Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0552Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-9577Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3790Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-9577?
A vulnerability was discovered in SPICE before 0.13.90 in the server's protocol handling. An authenticated attacker could send crafted messages to the SPICE server causing a heap overflow leading to a crash or possible code execution.
How severe is CVE-2016-9577?
CVE-2016-9577 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9577?
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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