6.5CVSSMEDIUM
Description
The handle_command function in mon/Monitor.cc in Ceph allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and ceph monitor crash) via an (1) empty or (2) crafted prefix.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique Initial Access
References
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00126.html
lists.opensuse.org
http://tracker.ceph.com/issues/16297
tracker.ceph.com
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1384
access.redhat.com
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Timeline
Published
Jul 12, 2016
Last Updated
May 6, 2026
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