CVE-2016-9570
CVE-2016-9570 is a high-severity vulnerability in Carbonblack Carbon Black 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Carbonblack Carbon Black
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
cb.exe in Carbon Black 5.1.1.60603 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read, invalid pointer dereference, and application crash) by leveraging access to the NetMon named pipe.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-9570?
- cb.exe in Carbon Black 5.1.1.60603 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read, invalid pointer dereference, and application crash) by leveraging access to the NetMon named pipe.
- How severe is CVE-2016-9570?
- CVE-2016-9570 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-2016-9570 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-9570?
- CVE-2016-9570 affects Carbonblack Carbon Black. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-9570?
- 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-2016-9570 published?
- CVE-2016-9570 was published on 2018-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:carbonblack:carbon_black:5.1.1.60603:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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