CVE-2016-8606
CVE-2016-8606 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gnu Guile 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-284.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Gnu Guile
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The REPL server (--listen) in GNU Guile 2.0.12 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP inter-protocol attack.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-8606?
- The REPL server (--listen) in GNU Guile 2.0.12 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP inter-protocol attack.
- How severe is CVE-2016-8606?
- CVE-2016-8606 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-2016-8606 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-8606?
- CVE-2016-8606 primarily affects Gnu Guile. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-8606?
- 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-2016-8606 published?
- CVE-2016-8606 was published on 2017-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/12/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93514
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6QTAGSDCTYXTABAA77BQJGNKOOBRV4DK/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FNVE5N24FLWDYBQ3LAFMF6BFCWKDO7VM/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UJP5S36GTXMDEBXWF6LKKV76DSLNQG44/
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:guile:2.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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