CVE-2016-9842
mediumpriority · track · 37EPSS 0.052 · 92 %ileDEEUNLRUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
The inflateMark function in inflate.c in zlib 1.2.8 might allow context-dependent attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors involving left shifts of negative integers.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
A vendor fix is available.
- FixedCADRAsiemens_psirt
Update to V2511 or later version
- Fixedphoenix_contact_psirt
Update to Firmware Release 2019.0 LTS or later. Update to PLCnext Engineer Release 2019.0 LTS or later. Update A, 30.08.2019 With Firmware Release 2019.6 an option was added to the web-based management that allows the user to permanently disable storage of configuration data to the SD-Card. The device can now be operated without SD-Card and ignores any inserted SD-Card. We recommend using this new configuration option for application scenarios where physical access to the device cannot be restricted effectively.
- FixedAXC F 2152cisa_csaf_ot
Follow the advice concerning SD card usage in the manual “Art.-Nr. 107708: UM EN AXC F 2152 Installing, starting up, and operating the AXC F 2152 controller um_en_axc_f_2152_107708_en_02.pdf” that can be found on the product page below:
https://www.phoenixcontact.com/online/portal/us/?uri=pxc-oc-itemdetail:pid=2404267&library=usen&pcck=P-21-14-01&tab=1&selectedCategory=ALL - FixedCADRAcisa_csaf_ot
Update to V2511 or later version
- MitigationAXC F 2152cisa_csaf_ot
Disable Basic128Rsa15 security policy in OPC Servers configuration. Use only Basic256 or higher.
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 6.8–8.8
ssvc
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affected products (282)
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advisories (10)
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- NCSC-2026-0229Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in Siemens productenNL2026-07-14csaf · ncsc_nlNL
Siemens heeft kwetsbaarheden verholpen in diverse producten als CADRA, IAM, Mendix, OpCenter, RUGGEDCOM, SIDIS en SIMATIC.
- SSA-470355SSA-470355: Zlib and Foxit Vulnerabilities in CADRA2026-07-14csaf · siemens_psirtDE
CADRA is affected by multiple zlib and Foxit vulnerabilities. Siemens has released a new version for CADRA and recommends to update to the latest version. Siemens is preparing further fix versions and recommends specific countermeasures for products where fixes are not, or not yet available.
- VDE-2019-009PHOENIX CONTACT: Multiple Vulnerabilities in AXC F 21522019-06-04csaf · phoenix_contact_psirtDE
Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in PHOENIX CONTACT AXC F 2152 with firmware versions 1.x
- WID-SEC-W-2024-1232Rsync: Mehrere SchwachstellenDeutsch2020-02-24csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein entfernter Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Rsync ausnutzen, um beliebigen Programmcode auszuführen, oder einen Denial of Service Zustand herbeizuführen.
- WID-SEC-W-2025-0370Apple Mac OS: Mehrere SchwachstellenDeutsch2017-09-25csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein entfernter, anonymer Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstelle in Apple Mac OS ausnutzen, um Code mit Kernel Privilegien auszuführen, Sicherheitsvorkehrungen zu umgehen, einen Denial of Service Angriff durchzuführen oder vertrauliche Daten einzusehen.
- WID-SEC-W-2026-0180Dell Data Protection Advisor: Mehrere SchwachstellenDeutsch2026-01-20csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Dell Data Protection Advisor ausnutzen, um beliebigen Code auszuführen, einen Denial-of-Service-Zustand zu erzeugen, Sicherheitsmaßnahmen zu umgehen und nicht näher spezifizierte Angriffe zu starten.
- WID-SEC-W-2026-0915Kyocera Drucker: Mehrere SchwachstellenDeutsch2026-03-30csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein Angreifer aus dem lokalen Netzwerk kann mehrere Schwachstellen in verschiedenen Modellen der Kyocera ECOSYS und TASKalfa Produktfamilien ausnutzen, um Dateien zu manipulieren oder einen Denial of Service Zustand herbeizuführen.
- ICSA-19-155-01PHOENIX CONTACT PLCNext AXC F 21522019-06-04icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to decrypt passwords, bypass authentication, and deny service to the device. In addition, these vulnerabilities could interact with third-party vulnerabilities to cause other impacts to integrity, confidentiality, and availability.
- ICSA-26-202-06Siemens CADRA2026-07-14icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
CADRA is affected by multiple zlib and Foxit vulnerabilities. Siemens has released a new version for CADRA and recommends to update to the latest version. Siemens is preparing further fix versions and recommends specific countermeasures for products where fixes are not, or not yet available.
- PSF-2017-4Zlib 1.2.112017-05-23vendor · osvUS
The inflateMark function in inflate.c in zlib 1.2.8 might allow context-dependent attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors involving left shifts of negative integers.
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references (100)
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- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00127.htmlcnnvd
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-01/msg00050.htmlcnnvd
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-01/msg00053.htmlcnnvd
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/21cnnvd
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.htmlcnnvd
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.htmlcnnvd
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95131cnnvd
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039427cnnvd
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