CVE-2016-6247
UnknownEPSS 0.43%
Last modified
CVE-2016-6247 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. OpenBSD 5.8 and 5.9 allows certain local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) by unmounting a filesystem with an open vnode on the mnt_vnodelist.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
OpenBSD 5.8 and 5.9 allows certain local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) by unmounting a filesystem with an open vnode on the mnt_vnodelist.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 5.8 |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 5.9 |
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 List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/17/7Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- 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 List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/17/7Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-6247?
OpenBSD 5.8 and 5.9 allows certain local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) by unmounting a filesystem with an open vnode on the mnt_vnodelist.
How severe is CVE-2016-6247?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6247 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6247?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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