Vulnerability Description
OpenBSD 5.8 and 5.9 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and panic) via a sysctl call with a path starting with 10,9.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 5.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://cvsweb.openbsd.org/cgi-bin/cvsweb/src/sys/kern/vfs_subr.c.diff?r1=1.248&rPatch
- http://cvsweb.openbsd.org/cgi-bin/cvsweb/src/sys/tmpfs/tmpfs_vfsops.c.diff?r1=1.Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/26/6ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/26/8ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92140
- http://cvsweb.openbsd.org/cgi-bin/cvsweb/src/sys/kern/vfs_subr.c.diff?r1=1.248&rPatch
- http://cvsweb.openbsd.org/cgi-bin/cvsweb/src/sys/tmpfs/tmpfs_vfsops.c.diff?r1=1.Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/26/6ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/26/8ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92140
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6350?
CVE-2016-6350 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 (NULL pointer dereference and panic) via a sysctl call with a path starting with 10,9.
How severe is CVE-2016-6350?
CVE-2016-6350 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-2016-6350?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbsd Openbsd.