CVE-2016-5827
First published: Fri Jan 27 2017(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libical | =0.47 | |
| libical | =1.0.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5827?
The severity of CVE-2016-5827 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5827?
To fix CVE-2016-5827, upgrade libical to version 1.0.1 or later where the vulnerability is patched.
What versions of libical are affected by CVE-2016-5827?
CVE-2016-5827 affects libical versions 0.47 and 1.0.0.
What kind of attack does CVE-2016-5827 allow?
CVE-2016-5827 allows remote attacks leading to a denial of service via an out-of-bounds heap read.
Is CVE-2016-5827 related to string parsing?
Yes, CVE-2016-5827 is related to the processing of crafted strings in the icalparser_parse_string function.
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