CVE-2016-9578: debian debian_linux Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 7.5v3.0HighModified
AliasesALPINE-CVE-2016-9578UBUNTU-CVE-2016-9578DEBIAN-CVE-2016-9578
Published 27-07-2018Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-9578 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in debian debian_linux. EPSS estimates a 2.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 84.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
2.46%
0%100%
Low · -0.03 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Advisory lineage
Upstream 0 · Downstream 13 · Duplicates 1 · Related 6Timeline
- 27-07-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A vulnerability was discovered in SPICE before 0.13.90 in the server's protocol handling. An attacker able to connect to the SPICE server could send crafted messages which would cause the process to crash.
CVSS metrics
6 scores · 5 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesAll 5 agree
- NVDNIST7.5HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
- OSV · AlpineEcosystem advisory · calculated7.5HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
- OSV · UbuntuEcosystem advisory · calculated7.5HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
- OSV · DebianEcosystem advisory · calculated7.5HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.46%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
84%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.03 pp
From 2.49% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score2.46%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
- CWE-770Allocation of Resources Without Limits or ThrottlingThe product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated.
Affected systems
Redhat5 products
- enterprise_linux_desktop6.0 | 7.0
- enterprise_linux_server6.0 | 7.0
- enterprise_linux_server_aus7.3 | 7.4
- enterprise_linux_server_eus7.3 | 7.4 | 7.5
- enterprise_linux_workstation6.0 | 7.0
Debian2 products
- spice< 0.12.8-2.1
- debian_linuxEOL8.0
Alpine1 product
- spice< 0.12.8-r3
Red hat1 product
- spice0.13.90
Spice_project1 product
- spice< 0.13.90
Ubuntu1 product
- spice< 0.12.4-0nocelt2ubuntu1.4 | < 0.12.6-4ubuntu0.2
6 vendors · 11 products
References
12 links- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-9578X Refsource CONFIRMIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
