CVE-2016-10109
UnknownEPSS 4.04%
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CVE-2016-10109 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use-after-free vulnerability in pcsc-lite before 1.8.20 allows a remote attackers to cause denial of service (crash) via a command that uses "cardsList" after the handle has been released through the SCardReleaseContext function.. EPSS estimates a 4.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in pcsc-lite before 1.8.20 allows a remote attackers to cause denial of service (crash) via a command that uses "cardsList" after the handle has been released through the SCardReleaseContext function.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle | Pcsc-Lite | <= 1.8.19 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.10 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/03/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3176-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/03/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3176-1Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-10109?
Use-after-free vulnerability in pcsc-lite before 1.8.20 allows a remote attackers to cause denial of service (crash) via a command that uses "cardsList" after the handle has been released through the SCardReleaseContext function.
How severe is CVE-2016-10109?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10109 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10109?
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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