CVE-2016-9037: An exploitable out-of-bounds array access vulnerability exists in the xrow_header_decode function of Tarantool

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2016-9037 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting tarantool. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An exploitable out-of-bounds array access vulnerability exists in the xrow_header_decode function of Tarantool 1.7.2.0-g8e92715. A specially crafted packet can cause the function to access an element outside the bounds of a global array that is used to determine the type of the specified key's value. This can lead to an out of bounds read within the context of the server. An attacker who exploits this vulnerability can cause a denial of service v

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.7% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2016-12-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: tarantool

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2016-12-23 22:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tarantool tarantool DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.7.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.7.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tarantool || rpm -q tarantool || tarantool --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.7.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tarantool sudo apt install tarantool=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7.2> sudo apt-mark hold tarantool

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list tarantool sudo dnf downgrade tarantool-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.7.2> sudo dnf versionlock add tarantool

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-9037?

tarantool: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-9037 being exploited?

CVE-2016-9037 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2016-9037 affect?

CVE-2016-9037 affects tarantool. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An exploitable out-of-bounds array access vulnerability exists in the xrow_header_decode function of Tarantool 1.7.2.0-g8e92715. A specially crafted packet can cause the function to access an element outside the bounds of a global array tha

How urgent is CVE-2016-9037?

Priority 59/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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