Vulnerability Description
An exploitable integer overflow exists in the Joyent SmartOS 20161110T013148Z Hyprlofs file system. The vulnerability is present in the Ioctl system call with the command HYPRLOFS_ADD_ENTRIES when dealing with native file systems. An attacker can craft an input that can cause a kernel panic and potentially be leveraged into a full privilege escalation vulnerability. This vulnerability is distinct from CVE-2016-9031.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Joyent | Smartos | <= 20161110t013148z |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94920Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0248/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94920Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0248/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-8733?
CVE-2016-8733 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An exploitable integer overflow exists in the Joyent SmartOS 20161110T013148Z Hyprlofs file system. The vulnerability is present in the Ioctl system call with the command HYPRLOFS_ADD_ENTRIES when dea...
How severe is CVE-2016-8733?
CVE-2016-8733 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8733?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Joyent Smartos.