CVE-2016-10210
UnknownEPSS 2.48%
Last modified
CVE-2016-10210 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. libyara/lexer.l in YARA 3.5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted rule that is mishandled in the yy_get_next_buffer function.. EPSS estimates a 2.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
libyara/lexer.l in YARA 3.5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted rule that is mishandled in the yy_get_next_buffer function.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Virustotal | Yara | 3.5.0 |
References
- https://github.com/VirusTotal/yara/commit/3119b232c9c453c98d8fa8b6ae4e37ba18117cd4Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/VirusTotal/yara/issues/576Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/VirusTotal/yara/commit/3119b232c9c453c98d8fa8b6ae4e37ba18117cd4Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/VirusTotal/yara/issues/576Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-10210?
libyara/lexer.l in YARA 3.5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted rule that is mishandled in the yy_get_next_buffer function.
How severe is CVE-2016-10210?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10210 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10210?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2016-10210?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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