CVE-2016-6244

7.5 HIGH

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

Description

The sys_thrsigdivert function in kern/kern_sig.c in the OpenBSD kernel 5.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via a negative "ts.tv_sec" value.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit 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

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

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

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Exploit Mailing List Third Party Advisory

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

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

1.7%

75th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

Affected Vendors

openbsd

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