CVE-2016-5827

libical: Heap buffer over-read in icaltime_from_string

Published Jan 27, 2017 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 3.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The icaltime_from_string function in libical 0.47 and 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read) via a crafted string to the icalparser_parse_string function.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-6762 The icaltime_from_string function in libical 0.47 and 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read) via a crafted string to the icalparser_parse_string function.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00755}

epss

{'score': 0.00759}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 1:15 AM
Reserved
Jun 23, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 27, 2017, 10:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:50 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jun 24, 2016, 12:00 AM