CVE-2016-5824: Use After Free
First published: Mon Sep 12 2016(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the Libical libary used by Thunderbird can allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via a crafted ICS calendar file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/thunderbird | <60.5 | 60.5 |
| libical | =1.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =18.10 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux desktop | =6.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux desktop | =7.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux server | =6.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux server | =7.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux server aus | =7.6 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux server eus | =7.6 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux server tus | =7.6 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux workstation | =6.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux workstation | =7.0 | |
| debian/thunderbird | 1:115.12.0-1~deb11u1 1:128.7.0esr-1~deb11u1 1:128.5.0esr-1~deb12u1 1:128.7.0esr-1~deb12u1 1:128.6.0esr-1 1:128.7.0esr-1 | |
| Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird | <60.5 | 60.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/25/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/20/16
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91459
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0269
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0270
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1275400
- https://github.com/libical/libical/issues/235
- https://github.com/libical/libical/issues/251
- https://github.com/libical/libical/issues/286
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-02
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201904-07
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3897-1/
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2019-03/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2016-5824
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q2/604
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1375122
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1375121
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1375123
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1375120
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2019-03/#CVE-2018-18501
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/attachment.cgi?id=8757553
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/25/4
- https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2019-03/#CVE-2016-5824
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-5824
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-5824
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-5824
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-5824
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5824?
The severity of CVE-2016-5824 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.
Which software is affected by CVE-2016-5824?
Thunderbird (specifically version 60.5) and Libical library version 1.0 are affected by CVE-2016-5824.
How can I exploit CVE-2016-5824?
As a user, you do not need to exploit CVE-2016-5824. It is a vulnerability that can be exploited by remote attackers.
How can I fix CVE-2016-5824 in Thunderbird?
To fix CVE-2016-5824 in Thunderbird, update to version 60.5 or a later version.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-5824?
You can find more information about CVE-2016-5824 on Bugzilla and the Mozilla Security Advisories website.
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