CVE-2016-6262
UnknownEPSS 6.39%
Last modified
CVE-2016-6262 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. idn in libidn before 1.33 might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive memory information by reading a zero byte as input, which triggers an out-of-bounds read, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8948.. EPSS estimates a 6.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
idn in libidn before 1.33 might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive memory information by reading a zero byte as input, which triggers an out-of-bounds read, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8948.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Libidn | <= 1.32 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00005.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00098.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/20/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/21/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92070Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3068-1Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00005.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00098.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/20/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/21/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92070Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3068-1Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-6262?
idn in libidn before 1.33 might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive memory information by reading a zero byte as input, which triggers an out-of-bounds read, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8948.
How severe is CVE-2016-6262?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6262 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6262?
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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