CVE-2016-6560 Integer overflow in osnet-incorporation
A signed comparison error in illumos OS network functions allows attackers to trigger a system crash, causing denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-6560?
CVE-2016-6560 is a high-severity vulnerability in illumos osnet-incorporation, published on 31 Mar 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
illumos osnet-incorporation bcopy() and bzero() implementations make signed instead of unsigned comparisons allowing a system crash.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6560?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Illumos Illumos.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6560?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-6560 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-6560 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-6560 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in illumos osnet-incorporation
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m6wp-2r29-6958.