How severe is CVE-2016-9053?

CVE-2016-9053 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-2016-9053 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9053?

CVE-2016-9053 affects Aerospike Database Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9053?

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-2016-9053 published?

CVE-2016-9053 was published on 2017-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-9053

CVE-2016-9053 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Aerospike Database Server 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-129.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-129
Affected product: Aerospike Database Server
Published: 2017-02-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An exploitable out-of-bounds indexing vulnerability exists within the RW fabric message particle type of Aerospike Database Server 3.10.0.3. A specially crafted packet can cause the server to fetch a function table outside the bounds of an array resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can simply connect to the port to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9053?: An exploitable out-of-bounds indexing vulnerability exists within the RW fabric message particle type of Aerospike Database Server 3.10.0.3. A specially crafted packet can cause the server to fetch a function table outside the bounds of an array resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can simply connect to the port to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2016-9053?: CVE-2016-9053 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-2016-9053 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9053?: CVE-2016-9053 affects Aerospike Database Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9053?: 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-2016-9053 published?: CVE-2016-9053 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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