CVE-2016-10211
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CVE-2016-10211 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. libyara/grammar.y in YARA 3.5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and application crash) via a crafted rule that is mishandled in the yr_parser_lookup_loop_variable function.. EPSS estimates a 1.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
libyara/grammar.y in YARA 3.5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and application crash) via a crafted rule that is mishandled in the yr_parser_lookup_loop_variable function.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Virustotal | Yara | 3.5.0 |
References
- https://github.com/VirusTotal/yara/commit/890c3f850293176c0e996a602ffa88b315f4e98fPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/VirusTotal/yara/issues/575Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/VirusTotal/yara/commit/890c3f850293176c0e996a602ffa88b315f4e98fPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/VirusTotal/yara/issues/575Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-10211?
libyara/grammar.y in YARA 3.5.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and application crash) via a crafted rule that is mishandled in the yr_parser_lookup_loop_variable function.
How severe is CVE-2016-10211?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10211 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10211?
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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