CVE-2016-8620
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 4.41%
Last modified
CVE-2016-8620 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The 'globbing' feature in curl before version 7.51.0 has a flaw that leads to integer overflow and out-of-bounds read via user controlled input.. EPSS estimates a 4.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The 'globbing' feature in curl before version 7.51.0 has a flaw that leads to integer overflow and out-of-bounds read via user controlled input.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Haxx | Curl | < 7.51.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94102Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037192Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3558Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-8620Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://curl.haxx.se/docs/adv_20161102F.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-47Third Party Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2016-21Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94102Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037192Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3558Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-8620Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://curl.haxx.se/docs/adv_20161102F.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-47Third Party Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2016-21Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-8620?
The 'globbing' feature in curl before version 7.51.0 has a flaw that leads to integer overflow and out-of-bounds read via user controlled input.
How severe is CVE-2016-8620?
CVE-2016-8620 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8620?
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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