Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-7968
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Products affected by CVE-2016-7968
- cpe:2.3:a:kde:kmail:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-7968
0.24%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 44 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-7968
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.5
|
HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
10.0
|
6.4
|
NIST | |
|
6.5
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N |
3.9
|
2.5
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-7968
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The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-7968
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https://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20161006-3.txt
Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93360
KMail Multiple Security VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/05/1
oss-security - Re: KMail vulnerabilites: need 3 CVEThird Party Advisory
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