CVE-2016-10040

MEDIUM

Qt QXmlSimpleReader - Stack-based Buffer Overflow via Nested XML Tags

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in QXmlSimpleReader in Qt 4.8.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a xml file with multiple nested open tags.

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95113
Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_confirm
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1409597
Mailing List, Third Party Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_mlist
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/24/2
Mailing List, Third Party Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_mlist
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/14/4

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5
EPSS 0.0192
EPSS Percentile 77.5%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (1)
qt/qxmlsimplereader 4.8.5
Published Mar 07, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026