High severity7.5NVD Advisory· Published Jan 27, 2017· Updated May 13, 2026
CVE-2016-5826
CVE-2016-5826
Description
The parser_get_next_char function in libical 0.47 and 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read) by crafting a string to the icalparser_parse_string function.
Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:libical_project:libical:0.47:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:libical_project:libical:0.47:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:libical_project:libical:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.
References
3- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/25/4nvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/91459nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cginvdIssue Tracking
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