CVE-2016-4579: Libksba before 1.3.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) vi...

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CVE-2016-4579 is a denial-of-service issue in Libksba before 1.3.4. A remote attacker could trigger an out-of-bounds read that crashes affected software. The public record does not describe data theft, code execution, or named active exploitation. Exposure is likely where Libksba older than 1.3.4 is installed or bundled, and applications using it process attacker-controlled input. The bundle does not identify specific downstream applications, network services, or affected operating system package versions beyond referenced vendor advisories. Handle through normal patch management unless Libksba is exposed through business-critical remote processing paths. The impact is service disruption, not documented compromise, and public evidence does not show active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Libksba to 1.3.4 or a vendor-patched package.; Review Ubuntu, openSUSE, Gentoo, and upstream guidance for package-specific fixes.; Prioritize systems where Libksba processes untrusted remote content..

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Jun 13, 2026, 14:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.