CVE-2016-6240

7.8 HIGH

Published: March 07, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

Integer truncation error in the amap_alloc function in OpenBSD 5.8 and 5.9 allows local users to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges via a large size value.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.openbsd.org/errata58.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

Release Notes

http://www.openbsd.org/errata59.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

Release Notes

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/14/5

Source: cve@mitre.org

Mailing List Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/17/7

Source: cve@mitre.org

Exploit Mailing List Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91805

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036318

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.openbsd.org/errata58.html