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CVE-2016-6866

UnknownEPSS 2.89%

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CVE-2016-6866 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. slock allows attackers to bypass the screen lock via vectors involving an invalid password hash, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference and crash.. EPSS estimates a 2.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

slock allows attackers to bypass the screen lock via vectors involving an invalid password hash, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference and crash.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.89%

85.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SucklessSlock<= 1.3
FedoraprojectFedora24
FedoraprojectFedora25

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6866?
slock allows attackers to bypass the screen lock via vectors involving an invalid password hash, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference and crash.
How severe is CVE-2016-6866?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6866 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6866?
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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Source: NVD / NIST