Remote code execution in openssl (Alpine package)
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2016-2182 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-787 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
openssl (Alpine package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Alpine Linux Development Team |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds write
EUVDB-ID: #VU1968
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-2182
CWE-ID:
CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the BN_bn2dec() function in crypto/bn/bn_print.c in OpenSSL. A remote attacker can send specially crafted data to the server, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsopenssl (Alpine package): 1.0.2h-r2 - 1.0.2h-r2-r0
External linkshttp://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=346532027d2b8b8d5cac13a2b7d86820dfaf34b7
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=6ea715958d6486933e7cc3ca163e3d0691c9629d
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=70b8770d37d514044077c7258c0e6e81aeeee5fe
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=7b3b75b5c977b3a6fa91c6a48349d55fc7e31663
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
