PT-2017-2401 · Aerospike · Aerospike Database Server

Published 2017-01-26 · Updated 2022-12-14 · CVE-2016-9054

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

9.8

Critical

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Aerospike Database Server version 3.10.0.3

Description A stack-based buffer overflow issue exists in the querying functionality. This can be triggered by a specially crafted packet, causing a buffer overflow in the as sindex simatch list by set binid function, which may result in remote code execution. An attacker can exploit this by simply connecting to the port.

Recommendations For Aerospike Database Server version 3.10.0.3, consider disabling the as sindex simatch list by set binid function as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to the querying functionality to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

Buffer Overflow

Memory Corruption

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

CWE-787

Related Identifiers

BDU:2017-01604

CVE-2016-9054

Affected Products

Aerospike Database Server

References · 5

• 🔥 http://talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0268 · Exploit
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2016-9054 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2017-01604 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-9054 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/95421 · Note