How severe is CVE-2016-9049?

CVE-2016-9049 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-9049 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9049?

CVE-2016-9049 affects Aerospike Database Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9049?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-9049 published?

CVE-2016-9049 was published on 2017-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-9049

CVE-2016-9049 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aerospike Database Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Aerospike Database Server
Published: 2017-02-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An exploitable denial-of-service vulnerability exists in the fabric-worker component of Aerospike Database Server 3.10.0.3. A specially crafted packet can cause the server process to dereference a null pointer. An attacker can simply connect to a TCP port in order to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9049?: An exploitable denial-of-service vulnerability exists in the fabric-worker component of Aerospike Database Server 3.10.0.3. A specially crafted packet can cause the server process to dereference a null pointer. An attacker can simply connect to a TCP port in order to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2016-9049?: CVE-2016-9049 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-9049 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9049?: CVE-2016-9049 affects Aerospike Database Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9049?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-9049 published?: CVE-2016-9049 was published on 2017-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:aerospike:database_server:3.10.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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