CVE-2016-8606

Critical

Published: 12/01/2017(UTC)Translated: 14/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

The REPL server (--listen) in GNU Guile 2.0.12 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP inter-protocol attack.

This vulnerability may lead to remote code execution, posing a serious threat to the security of the system and the organization's data.

It is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of GNU Guile to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for potential attacks.

Original NVD description (English source)

The REPL server (--listen) in GNU Guile 2.0.12 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP inter-protocol attack.