CVE-2016-6261
moderate-risk
Published 2016-09-07
The idna_to_ascii_4i function in lib/idna.c in libidn before 1.33 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via 64 bytes of input.
Do I need to act?
~
2.7% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
7
CVSS 7.5/10
High
NETWORK
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (5)
References (22)
Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00098.html
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92070
Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3068-1
Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00098.html
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92070
Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3068-1
and 2 more references
44
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
26/34 · High
Exploitability
6/34 · Minimal
Exposure
12/34 · Low