Vulnerability identifier: #VU17267
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
libical
Universal components / Libraries /
Libraries used by multiple products
Vendor: libical
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service attack.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing a specially crafted ics file. A remote attackers can cause a denial of service (use-after-free).
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
libical: 0.47 - 1.0.0
External links
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/25/4
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.