CVE-2016-6241 Integer overflow in n/a

High 7.8 Published 7 Mar 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit an integer overflow in the kernel to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-6241?

CVE-2016-6241 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openbsd Openbsd, published on 7 Mar 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Integer overflow in the amap_alloc1 function in OpenBSD 5.8 and 5.9 allows local users to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges via a large size value.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6241?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Openbsd Openbsd.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6241?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-6241 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-6241 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-6241 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-pqrq-q9c7-wrj4.