Use After Free Affecting thunderbird package, versions <0:60.5.0-1.el6_10


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
1.62% (88th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS6-THUNDERBIRD-2153740
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed24 May 2016

Introduced: 24 May 2016

CVE-2016-5824  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-416  (opens in a new tab)
First added by Snyk

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:6 thunderbird to version 0:60.5.0-1.el6_10 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream thunderbird package and not the thunderbird package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:6 relevant fixed versions and status.

libical 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via a crafted ics file.