CVE-2016-8623

curl: Use-after-free via shared cookies

Published Aug 1, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 3.3 Low EPSS 2.5% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw was found in curl before version 7.51.0. The way curl handles cookies permits other threads to trigger a use-after-free leading to information disclosure.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-711-1 curl security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3705-1 curl security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-9468 A flaw was found in curl before version 7.51.0. The way curl handles cookies permits other threads to trigger a use-after-free leading to information disclosure.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3123-1 curl vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Apr 16, 2026, 1:46 PM
Reserved
Oct 12, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 1, 2018, 6:29 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:54 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Nov 2, 2016, 12:00 AM