CVE-2016-8596
CVE-2016-8596 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Libcsp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Libcsp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the csp_can_process_frame in csp_if_can.c in the libcsp library v1.4 and earlier allows hostile components connected to the canbus to execute arbitrary code via a long csp packet.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-8596?
- Buffer overflow in the csp_can_process_frame in csp_if_can.c in the libcsp library v1.4 and earlier allows hostile components connected to the canbus to execute arbitrary code via a long csp packet.
- How severe is CVE-2016-8596?
- CVE-2016-8596 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-8596 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-8596?
- CVE-2016-8596 affects Libcsp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-8596?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-8596 published?
- CVE-2016-8596 was published on 2016-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:libcsp:libcsp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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