CVE-2016-7167

Description

Multiple integer overflows in the (1) curl_escape, (2) curl_easy_escape, (3) curl_unescape, and (4) curl_easy_unescape functions in libcurl before 7.50.3 allow attackers to have unspecified impact via a string of length 0xffffffff, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.21% Top 20%
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Affected: n/a n/a
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7167?
CVE-2016-7167 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-7167?
To fix CVE-2016-7167, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-7167 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-7167 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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