CVE-2016-6245 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

OpenBSD 5.8 and 5.9 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via a large size in a getdents system call.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openbsd	Openbsd	5.8

References

http://www.openbsd.org/errata58.htmlRelease Notes
http://www.openbsd.org/errata59.htmlRelease Notes
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/14/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/17/7ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91805
http://www.openbsd.org/errata58.htmlRelease Notes
http://www.openbsd.org/errata59.htmlRelease Notes
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/14/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/17/7ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91805

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-6245?

CVE-2016-6245 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). OpenBSD 5.8 and 5.9 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via a large size in a getdents system call.

How severe is CVE-2016-6245?

CVE-2016-6245 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6245?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbsd Openbsd.