Integer Overflow Vulnerability in OpenSSL Affects Multiple Products
CVE-2016-6303

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Nodejs

Status
Node.js
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 September 2016

What is CVE-2016-6303?

The integer overflow vulnerability in the MDC2_Update function of OpenSSL can be exploited by remote attackers to execute out-of-bounds write operations. This could lead to a denial of service, causing the application to crash. The vulnerability impacts OpenSSL versions prior to 1.1.0, allowing attackers to exploit it through unknown vectors, putting systems at risk. System administrators are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate potential threats.

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2016-20
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuja...
https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Adviso...

EPSS Score

14% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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