CVE-2016-1544

CVE-2016-1544 is a low-severity vulnerability in Nghttp2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-400.

Key facts

Description

nghttp2 before 1.7.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1544?
nghttp2 before 1.7.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion).
How severe is CVE-2016-1544?
CVE-2016-1544 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2016-1544 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1544?
CVE-2016-1544 primarily affects Nghttp2. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1544?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-1544 published?
CVE-2016-1544 was published on 2020-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

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