Vulnerability Description
libalpm, as used in pacman 5.0.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop or out-of-bounds read) via a crafted signature file.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pacman Project | Pacman | 5.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/11/4ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/14/6ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/04/21/9
- https://lists.archlinux.org/pipermail/pacman-dev/2016-June/021148.htmlExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/11/4ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/14/6ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/04/21/9
- https://lists.archlinux.org/pipermail/pacman-dev/2016-June/021148.htmlExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5434?
CVE-2016-5434 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). libalpm, as used in pacman 5.0.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop or out-of-bounds read) via a crafted signature file.
How severe is CVE-2016-5434?
CVE-2016-5434 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-2016-5434?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pacman Project Pacman.