CVE-2016-6264

7.5 HIGH
Published: January 27, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

Integer signedness error in libc/string/arm/memset.S in uClibc and uClibc-ng before 1.0.16 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a negative length value to the memset function.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/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://mailman.uclibc-ng.org/pipermail/devel/2016-July/001067.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
http://mailman.uclibc-ng.org/pipermail/devel/2016-May/000890.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/29/3
Source: cve@mitre.org
Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/21/2
Source: cve@mitre.org
Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/21/6
Source: cve@mitre.org
Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91492
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://mailman.uclibc-ng.org/pipermail/devel/2016-July/001067.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
http://mailman.uclibc-ng.org/pipermail/devel/2016-May/000890.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/29/3
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/21/2
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/21/6
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91492
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

12 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.7%
84th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

uclibc-ng_project uclibc