CVE-2016-6350: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Mar 7, 2017
·Updated
OpenBSD 5.8 and 5.9 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and panic) via a sysctl call with a path starting with 10,9.
Affected Software
2 affected components
OpenBSD OpenBSD=5.8
OpenBSD OpenBSD=5.9
Remediation
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-2016-6350?
CVE-2016-6350 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that allows local users to cause a system crash on OpenBSD versions 5.8 and 5.9.
2
How does CVE-2016-6350 exploit a vulnerability?
CVE-2016-6350 is exploited through a sysctl call with a path beginning with 10,9, leading to a null pointer dereference.
3
What versions of OpenBSD are affected by CVE-2016-6350?
CVE-2016-6350 affects OpenBSD 5.8 and 5.9.
4
How do I fix CVE-2016-6350?
To mitigate CVE-2016-6350, users should upgrade to the latest patched version of OpenBSD that addresses this vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2016-6350 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-6350 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to the affected system.