CVE-2016-1578

Name: CVE-2016-1578
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-05-13T14:59:04.57+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1578 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use-after-free vulnerability in Oxide allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, related to responding synchronously to permission requests.. EPSS estimates a 3.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in Oxide allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, related to responding synchronously to permission requests.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.04%

85.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	15.10
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04
Oxide Project	Oxide	All versions

References

http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2955-1Vendor Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2955-1Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 13, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1578?

How severe is CVE-2016-1578?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1578 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1578?

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