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CVE-2016-9586

UnknownEPSS 5.00%

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CVE-2016-9586 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. curl before version 7.52.0 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow when doing a large floating point output in libcurl's implementation of the printf() functions. If there are any application that accepts a format string from the outside without necessary input filtering, it could allow remote attacks.. EPSS estimates a 5.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

curl before version 7.52.0 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow when doing a large floating point output in libcurl's implementation of the printf() functions. If there are any application that accepts a format string from the outside without necessary input filtering, it could allow remote attacks.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.00%

91.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
HaxxCurl< 7.52.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9586?
curl before version 7.52.0 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow when doing a large floating point output in libcurl's implementation of the printf() functions. If there are any application that accepts a format string from the outside without necessary input filtering, it could allow remote attacks.
How severe is CVE-2016-9586?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9586 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9586?
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