CVE-2016-10040

Name: CVE-2016-10040
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-07T15:59:00.237+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10040 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in QXmlSimpleReader in Qt 4.8.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a xml file with multiple nested open tags.. EPSS estimates a 1.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in QXmlSimpleReader in Qt 4.8.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a xml file with multiple nested open tags.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.92%

77.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qt	Qxmlsimplereader	4.8.5

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/24/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/14/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95113Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1409597Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/24/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/14/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95113Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1409597Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 7, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10040?

Stack-based buffer overflow in QXmlSimpleReader in Qt 4.8.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a xml file with multiple nested open tags.

How severe is CVE-2016-10040?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10040 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10040?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST