Memory Double Free Vulnerability in Curl Affected by Multiple Versions
CVE-2016-8619
5.3MEDIUM
What is CVE-2016-8619?
A memory double free vulnerability exists in the read_data()
function within the security.c file of Curl, impacting versions prior to 7.51.0. This flaw can lead to potential exploitation, allowing an attacker to cause unexpected behavior in applications that rely on Curl for data transfer. Users are advised to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.
Affected Version(s)
curl 7.51.0