CVE-2016-9584 (GCVE-0-2016-9584)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2017-01-18 17:00 – Updated: 2024-08-06 02:59
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
libical allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) and possibly read heap memory via a crafted ics file.
Severity
9.1 (Critical)
CWE
- n/a
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/15/5 | mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94948 | vdb-entryx_refsource_BID |
Date Public
2016-12-15 00:00
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