CVE-2016-7567

CRITICALNVD 9.89.8—

9.8

Buffer overflow in the SLPFoldWhiteSpace function in common/slp_compare.c in OpenSLP 2.0 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted string.

CVSS v3: 9.8
EG Score: 9.8(medium)
EPSS: 93.5%
KEV: Not listed

Published

January 23, 2017

Last Modified

May 13, 2026

Advisory Details (6)

Auto-updated May 14, 2026

🔬 Proof of concept available. No patch confirmed yet.

generic

OpenSLP: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201707-05) — Gentoo security

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201707-05

generic

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93186

generic

oss-security - Re: CVE Request - OpenSLP 2.0 Memory Corruption

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/28/1

generic

oss-security - CVE Request - OpenSLP 2.0 Memory Corruption

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/27/4

generic🟡 PoC Available

OpenSLP 2.0.0 - Multiple Vulnerabilities - Linux local Exploit

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45804/

generic

OpenSLP / Code / Commit [34fb3a]

https://sourceforge.net/p/openslp/mercurial/ci/34fb3aa5e6b4997fa21cb614e480de36da5dbc9a/

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What is CVE-2016-7567?

CVE-2016-7567 is a critical vulnerability published on January 23, 2017. Buffer overflow in the SLPFoldWhiteSpace function in common/slp_compare.c in OpenSLP 2.0 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted string.

When was CVE-2016-7567 disclosed?

CVE-2016-7567 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on January 23, 2017, with the most recent update on May 13, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2016-7567 actively exploited?

CVE-2016-7567 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 93.5% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-7567?

CVE-2016-7567 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2016-7567?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2016-7567, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2016-7567

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OpenSLP: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201707-05) — Gentoo security

oss-security - Re: CVE Request - OpenSLP 2.0 Memory Corruption

oss-security - CVE Request - OpenSLP 2.0 Memory Corruption

OpenSLP 2.0.0 - Multiple Vulnerabilities - Linux local Exploit

OpenSLP / Code / Commit [34fb3a]

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