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CVE-2016-5823: The icalproperty_new_clone function in libical 0.47 and 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of se...

The icalproperty_new_clone function in libical 0.47 and 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via a crafted ics file.

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CVE-2016-5823 is a denial-of-service issue in libical, a library used to handle calendar files. A malicious calendar file could crash software that parses it. The sources identify libical 0.47 and 1.0 as affected. There is no source-provided evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in applications, servers, or desktop clients that use libical 0.47 or 1.0 to import, sync, or process untrusted iCalendar/ICS files. Treat as a routine but real availability risk. Prioritize systems that automatically process external calendar files, especially mail, calendaring, scheduling, or groupware services. Mitigation focus: Inventory applications and packages that include libical.; Identify systems running libical 0.47 or 1.0.; Apply vendor or distribution updates where available..

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