CVE-2016-10040: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Jan 02 2017(Updated: )
A stack overflow (stack exhaustion) flaw was found in the way Qt parsed XML input with several nested opening tags. An application using Qt's QXmlSimpleReader to parse specially crafted XML input could crash.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Qt Qxmlsimplereader | =4.8.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/24/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/14/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95113
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1409597
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/745
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1409604
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1409601
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1409599
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1409602
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1409603
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1409598
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1409600
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-10040?
CVE-2016-10040 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its impact on application stability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10040?
To fix CVE-2016-10040, update Qt to a version later than 4.8.5 that addresses this stack overflow issue.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-10040?
CVE-2016-10040 specifically affects Qt version 4.8.5, particularly the QXmlSimpleReader component.
Can CVE-2016-10040 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-10040 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted XML input that triggers a crash.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2016-10040?
The potential consequences of CVE-2016-10040 include application crashes and service interruptions potentially leading to denial of service.
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