HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2016-9053
CRITICAL

CVE-2016-9053

CWE-129Published: February 21, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-9053 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

aerospike1 product(s)
database server
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (4)

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96372Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0267/Exploit · Patch · Technical Description · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96372Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0267/Exploit · Patch · Technical Description · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2016-9053
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-129
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 21, 2017

Related CVEs (CWE-129)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2016-9053 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.