CVE-2016-5824
UnknownEPSS 2.11%
Last modified
CVE-2016-5824 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. libical 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via a crafted ics file.. EPSS estimates a 2.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
libical 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via a crafted ics file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libical Project | Libical | 1.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.10 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/25/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/20/16Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91459Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0269Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0270Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1275400Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/libical/libical/issues/235Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libical/libical/issues/251Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libical/libical/issues/286Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3897-1/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/25/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/20/16Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91459Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0269Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0270Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1275400Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/libical/libical/issues/235Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libical/libical/issues/251Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libical/libical/issues/286Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3897-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-5824?
libical 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via a crafted ics file.
How severe is CVE-2016-5824?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5824 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5824?
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-2016-5824?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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