CVE-2016-9843
9.8CVSSCRITICAL
Description
The crc32_big function in crc32.c in zlib 1.2.8 might allow context-dependent attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors involving big-endian CRC calculation.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1221
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1220
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3047
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Timeline
Published
May 23, 2017
Last Updated
May 13, 2026
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