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CVE-2016-7167

UnknownEPSS 11.74%

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CVE-2016-7167 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple integer overflows in the (1) curl_escape, (2) curl_easy_escape, (3) curl_unescape, and (4) curl_easy_unescape functions in libcurl before 7.50.3 allow attackers to have unspecified impact via a string of length 0xffffffff, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 11.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple integer overflows in the (1) curl_escape, (2) curl_easy_escape, (3) curl_unescape, and (4) curl_easy_unescape functions in libcurl before 7.50.3 allow attackers to have unspecified impact via a string of length 0xffffffff, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
11.74%

95.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FedoraprojectFedora23
FedoraprojectFedora24
FedoraprojectFedora25
HaxxLibcurl<= 7.50.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7167?
Multiple integer overflows in the (1) curl_escape, (2) curl_easy_escape, (3) curl_unescape, and (4) curl_easy_unescape functions in libcurl before 7.50.3 allow attackers to have unspecified impact via a string of length 0xffffffff, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2016-7167?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7167 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7167?
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