CVE-2016-5823 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

The icalproperty_new_clone function in libical 0.47 and 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via a crafted ics 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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libical Project	Libical	0.47

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/25/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-02
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/25/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-02

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-5823?

CVE-2016-5823 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The icalproperty_new_clone function in libical 0.47 and 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via a crafted ics file.

How severe is CVE-2016-5823?

CVE-2016-5823 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-2016-5823?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libical Project Libical.