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CVE-2016-5384

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.41%

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CVE-2016-5384 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. fontconfig before 2.12.1 does not validate offsets, which allows local users to trigger arbitrary free calls and consequently conduct double free attacks and execute arbitrary code via a crafted cache file.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

fontconfig before 2.12.1 does not validate offsets, which allows local users to trigger arbitrary free calls and consequently conduct double free attacks and execute arbitrary code via a crafted cache file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.41%

32.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FedoraprojectFedora23
FedoraprojectFedora24
Fontconfig ProjectFontconfig< 2.12.1
DebianDebian Linux8.0
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux16.04

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5384?
fontconfig before 2.12.1 does not validate offsets, which allows local users to trigger arbitrary free calls and consequently conduct double free attacks and execute arbitrary code via a crafted cache file.
How severe is CVE-2016-5384?
CVE-2016-5384 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5384?
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