CVE-2016-10197

7.5 HIGH 5% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

The search_make_new function in evdns.c in libevent before 2.1.6-beta allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via an empty hostname.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of service disruption.
Exploit odds: 5.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2017-03-15 15:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 00:39 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 5.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.5 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2017-03-15 15:59 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 00:39 UTC
Exploit probability: 5.2% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-125 · Out-of-bounds read
Record status: Modified

Affected

Debian Linux 8.0
Libevent Project Libevent ≤ 2.1.5

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.5

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: None
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record