Integer Overflow Vulnerability in Curl Affecting Versions Prior to 7.51.0
CVE-2016-8620
6.5MEDIUM
What is CVE-2016-8620?
The 'globbing' feature in curl prior to version 7.51.0 is affected by a vulnerability that allows an integer overflow. This flaw can lead to an out-of-bounds read, enabling an attacker to manipulate user-controlled input and potentially compromise system security. It is essential for users of affected versions to upgrade to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.
Affected Version(s)
curl 7.51.0