CVE-2016-5285: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Nov 15, 2019
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Updated

A Null pointer dereference vulnerability exists in Mozilla Network Security Services due to a missing NULL check in PK11SignWithSymKey / ssl3ComputeRecordMACConstantTime, which could let a remote malicious user cause a Denial of Service.

Affected Software

104 affected components
Mozilla NSS<3.26
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=7.0
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=11-sp2
Avaya Aura Application Enablement Services>=6.1<=6.3.3
Avaya Aura Application Enablement Services=7.0
Avaya Aura Application Server 5300=3.0
Avaya Aura Application Server 5300=3.0-sp1
Avaya Aura Application Server 5300=3.0-sp10
Avaya Aura Application Server 5300=3.0-sp10.1
Avaya Aura Application Server 5300=3.0-sp11
Avaya Aura Application Server 5300=3.0-sp11.1
Avaya Aura Application Server 5300=3.0-sp12
Avaya Aura Application Server 5300=3.0-sp12.1
Avaya Aura Application Server 5300=3.0-sp12.2
Avaya Aura Application Server 5300=3.0-sp12.3
Avaya Aura Application Server 5300=3.0-sp12.5
Avaya Aura Application Server 5300=3.0-sp3
Avaya Aura Application Server 5300=3.0-sp5
Avaya Aura Application Server 5300=3.0-sp7
Avaya Aura Communication Manager>=6.0<=6.3.117.0
Avaya Aura Communication Manager=7.0
Avaya Aura Communication Manager=7.0-sp
Avaya Aura Communication Manager=7.0-sp3
Avaya Aura Communication Manager Messagint=7.0
Avaya Aura Communication Manager Messagint=7.0-sp1
Avaya Breeze Platform>=3.0<=3.2
Avaya Call Management System>=18.0.0.1<=18.0.0.2
Avaya Call Management System=17.0
Avaya Call Management System=17.0-r3
Avaya Call Management System=17.0-r4
Avaya Call Management System=17.0-r5
Avaya Call Management System=17.0-r6
Avaya Iq=5.2.x
Avaya Cs1000e Firmware>=7.0<=7.6
Avaya Cs1000e
Avaya Cs1000m Firmware>=7.0<=7.6
Avaya Cs1000m
Avaya Cs1000e\/cs1000m Signaling Server Firmware>=7.0<=7.6
Avaya Cs1000e\/cs1000m Signaling Server
Avaya Aura Conferencing=7.0
Avaya Aura Conferencing=7.2
Avaya Aura Conferencing=8.0
Avaya Aura Conferencing=8.0-sp2
Avaya Aura Conferencing=8.0-sp4
Avaya Aura Conferencing=8.0-sp5
Avaya Aura Conferencing=8.0-sp7
Avaya Aura Conferencing=8.0-sp8
Avaya Aura Conferencing=8.0-sp9
Avaya Aura Experience Portal>=6.0<=7.1
Avaya IP Office=8.1
Avaya IP Office=9.1
Avaya IP Office=9.1-sp1
Avaya IP Office=9.1-sp10
Avaya IP Office=9.1-sp11
Avaya IP Office=9.1-sp12
Avaya IP Office=9.1-sp3
Avaya IP Office=9.1-sp4
Avaya IP Office=9.1-sp5
Avaya IP Office=9.1-sp6
Avaya IP Office=9.1-sp7
Avaya IP Office=9.1-sp8
Avaya IP Office=9.1-sp9
Avaya IP Office=10.0
Avaya IP Office=10.0-sp1
Avaya IP Office=10.0-sp2
Avaya IP Office=10.0-sp3
Avaya IP Office=10.0-sp4
Avaya IP Office=10.0-sp5
Avaya IP Office=10.0-sp6
Avaya IP Office=10.0-sp7
Avaya Aura Messaging=6.3
Avaya Aura Messaging=6.3.3
Avaya Aura Messaging=6.3.3-sp4
Avaya Aura Messaging=6.3.3-sp5
Avaya Aura Messaging=6.3.3-sp6
Avaya Aura Session Manager>=6.3<=6.3.18
Avaya Aura Session Manager=7.0
Avaya Aura Session Manager=7.0-sp1
Avaya Aura Session Manager=7.0-sp2
Avaya Aura Session Manager=7.0.1
Avaya Aura Session Manager=7.0.1-sp1
Avaya Aura Session Manager=7.0.1-sp2
Avaya Aura System Manager>=6.3<=6.3.18
Avaya Aura System Manager>=7.0<=7.0.1.3
Avaya Aura Utility Services>=6.3<=6.3.14
Avaya Aura Utility Services>=7.0<=7.0.1.2
Avaya Meeting Exchange=6.2
Avaya Meeting Exchange=6.2-sp3
Avaya Message Networking>=5.2<=6.3
Avaya One-x Client Enablement Services=6.2
Avaya One-x Client Enablement Services=6.2-sp1
Avaya One-x Client Enablement Services=6.2-sp2
Avaya One-x Client Enablement Services=6.2-sp5
Avaya Proactive Contact>=5.0<=5.1.2
Avaya Session Border Controller For Enterprise Firmware>=6.2<=6.3
Avaya Session Border Controller For Enterprise Firmware>=7.0<=7.1
Avaya Session Border Controller for Enterprise
Avaya Aura System Platform Firmware>=6.3<=6.4.0
Avaya Aura System Platform

Event History

Nov 15, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:44 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5285?

CVE-2016-5285 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing Denial of Service attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-5285?

To fix CVE-2016-5285, upgrade Mozilla Network Security Services to version 3.26 or later.

3

What is affected by CVE-2016-5285?

CVE-2016-5285 affects multiple platforms including specific versions of Mozilla NSS, Debian Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Avaya products.

4

What happens if I don't address CVE-2016-5285?

Failure to address CVE-2016-5285 could lead to potential Denial of Service, disrupting services for users.

5

Who is primarily affected by CVE-2016-5285?

Organizations using affected versions of Mozilla NSS or its derivatives in critical applications are primarily impacted by CVE-2016-5285.

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