CVE-2016-5285 Null dereference in Network Security Services
A remote attacker can cause a denial of service in applications using Mozilla Network Security Services due to a missing null check.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-5285?
CVE-2016-5285 is a high-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 15 Nov 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A Null pointer dereference vulnerability exists in Mozilla Network Security Services due to a missing NULL check in PK11_SignWithSymKey / ssl3_ComputeRecordMACConstantTime, which could let a remote malicious user cause a Denial of Service.
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-5285?
It affects 27 products.
Products include Avaya Aura Application Enablement Services, Avaya Aura Application Server 5300, Avaya Aura Communication Manager, Avaya Aura Communication Manager Messagint, Avaya Aura Conferencing, Avaya Aura Experience Portal and 21 more.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5285?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2016-5285 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-5285 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2016-5285, GHSA-5p92-qfvf-9h9q, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-5285.