CVE-2016-1239

CVE-2016-1239 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Debian Duck with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

duck before 0.10 did not properly handle loading of untrusted code from the current directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1239?
duck before 0.10 did not properly handle loading of untrusted code from the current directory.
How severe is CVE-2016-1239?
CVE-2016-1239 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-1239 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1239?
CVE-2016-1239 affects Debian Duck. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1239?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-1239 published?
CVE-2016-1239 was published on 2022-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)