Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in bitlbee-libpurple before 3.5 allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code by causing a file transfer connection to expire.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bitlbee | Bitlbee | <= 3.4.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3853
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/30/4Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/31/11Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95935
- https://bugs.bitlbee.org/ticket/1281Issue TrackingPatchVDB Entry
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3853
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/30/4Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/31/11Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95935
- https://bugs.bitlbee.org/ticket/1281Issue TrackingPatchVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10188?
CVE-2016-10188 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Use-after-free vulnerability in bitlbee-libpurple before 3.5 allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code by causing a file transfer connection to expi...
How severe is CVE-2016-10188?
CVE-2016-10188 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10188?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bitlbee Bitlbee.