CVE-2016-10091
UnknownEPSS 2.84%
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CVE-2016-10091 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in unrtf 0.21.9 allow remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service by writing a negative integer to the (1) cmd_expand function, (2) cmd_emboss function, or (3) cmd_engrave function.. EPSS estimates a 2.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in unrtf 0.21.9 allow remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service by writing a negative integer to the (1) cmd_expand function, (2) cmd_emboss function, or (3) cmd_engrave function.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unrtf Project | Unrtf | 0.21.9 |
References
- http://hg.savannah.gnu.org/hgweb/unrtf/rev/3b16893a6406Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/31/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/01/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95173Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1409546Issue Tracking, Patch
- http://hg.savannah.gnu.org/hgweb/unrtf/rev/3b16893a6406Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/31/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/01/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95173Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1409546Issue Tracking, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-10091?
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in unrtf 0.21.9 allow remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service by writing a negative integer to the (1) cmd_expand function, (2) cmd_emboss function, or (3) cmd_engrave function.
How severe is CVE-2016-10091?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10091 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10091?
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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