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Gentoo Linux: CVE-2016-5823: Libical: Multiple vulnerabilities

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Gentoo Linux: CVE-2016-5823: Libical: Multiple vulnerabilities

Severity
4
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P)
Published
01/27/2017
Created
04/22/2019
Added
04/03/2019
Modified
04/03/2019

Description

The icalproperty_new_clone function in libical 0.47 and 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via a crafted ics file.

Solution(s)

  • gentoo-linux-upgrade-dev-libs-libical

References

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