CVE-2016-9594
UnknownEPSS 2.67%
Last modified
CVE-2016-9594 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. curl before version 7.52.1 is vulnerable to an uninitialized random in libcurl's internal function that returns a good 32bit random value. Having a weak or virtually non-existent random value makes the operations that use it vulnerable.. EPSS estimates a 2.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
curl before version 7.52.1 is vulnerable to an uninitialized random in libcurl's internal function that returns a good 32bit random value. Having a weak or virtually non-existent random value makes the operations that use it vulnerable.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Haxx | Curl | < 7.52.1 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95094Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037528Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-9594Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://curl.haxx.se/docs/adv_20161223.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-47Third Party Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2017-04Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95094Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037528Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-9594Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://curl.haxx.se/docs/adv_20161223.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-47Third Party Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2017-04Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-9594?
curl before version 7.52.1 is vulnerable to an uninitialized random in libcurl's internal function that returns a good 32bit random value. Having a weak or virtually non-existent random value makes the operations that use it vulnerable.
How severe is CVE-2016-9594?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9594 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9594?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2016-9594?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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