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CVE-2016-6262

UnknownEPSS 6.39%

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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

EPSS Probability
6.39%

92.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuLibidn<= 1.32
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux16.04
OpensuseLeap42.1
OpensuseOpensuse13.2

References

Timeline

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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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Source: NVD / NIST