CVE-2016-6246: openbsd Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 4.9v2.0MediumModified
Published 07-03-2017Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-6246 is a medium (CVSS 4.9) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in openbsd. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 36.4% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
4.9/10
010
Medium · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.43%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 07-03-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
OpenBSD 5.8 and 5.9 allows certain local users with kern.usermount privileges to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) by mounting a tmpfs with a VNOVAL in the (1) username, (2) groupname, or (3) device name of the root node.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 4.4Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.9Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.43%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
36%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.43% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.43%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (openwall.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Openbsd1 product
- openbsdEOL5.8 | 5.9
1 vendor · 1 product
References
5 links- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/17/7Mailing ListX Refsource MLISTExploitThird Party Advisory