CVE-2016-6247: Input Validation
Published Mar 7, 2017
·Updated
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 mntvnodelist.
Affected Software
2 affected components
OpenBSD OpenBSD=5.8
OpenBSD OpenBSD=5.9
Event History
Mar 7, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6247?
CVE-2016-6247 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a kernel panic.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-6247?
To fix CVE-2016-6247, users should upgrade to OpenBSD versions 5.10 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2016-6247?
CVE-2016-6247 affects local users of OpenBSD versions 5.8 and 5.9.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-6247?
CVE-2016-6247 is a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability caused by improper handling of filesystem operations.
5
Can CVE-2016-6247 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2016-6247 can only be exploited by local users on the affected OpenBSD systems.