Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in QXmlSimpleReader in Qt 4.8.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a xml file with multiple nested open tags.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qt | Qxmlsimplereader | 4.8.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/24/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/14/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95113Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1409597ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/24/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/14/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95113Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1409597ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10040?
CVE-2016-10040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflow in QXmlSimpleReader in Qt 4.8.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a xml file with multiple nested open tags.
How severe is CVE-2016-10040?
CVE-2016-10040 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10040?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Qt Qxmlsimplereader.