CVE-2016-9584 — CRITICAL (9.1)

Q: What is CVE-2016-9584?

CVE-2016-9584 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). libical allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) and possibly read heap memory via a crafted ics file.

Q: How severe is CVE-2016-9584?

CVE-2016-9584 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9584?

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

Vulnerability Description

libical allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) and possibly read heap memory via a crafted ics file.

CVSS Score

9.1

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libical Project	Libical	<= 2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/15/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94948Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/15/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94948Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-9584?

CVE-2016-9584 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). libical allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) and possibly read heap memory via a crafted ics file.

How severe is CVE-2016-9584?

CVE-2016-9584 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9584?

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