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CVE-2016-5825
The icalparser_parse_string function in libical 0.47 and 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap…
Medium5.5EPSS 1.6%
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- mitre
Description
The icalparser_parse_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 ics file.
Scores
| Scored by | CVSS | Score | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVDNVD · Modified | 3.0 | Medium5.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
- EPSS (exploitation in 30 days)
- 1.6% · top 25% of all CVEs (2 Nov 2026)
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The list uses the assigner's score when there is one, then CISA's, then NVD's: Medium 5.5.
Weakness
Affected products
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- affected n/a
References (3)
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1280832 (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_MISCx_transferred
- 91459 (opens in a new tab)vdb-entryx_refsource_BIDx_transferred
- [oss-security] 20160625 Re: libical 0.47 SEGV on unknown address (opens in a new tab)mailing-listx_refsource_MLISTx_transferred
Sources
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