CVE-2016-6264

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.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.24% Top 25%

Vendor Advisory uclibc-ng.org Vendor Advisory uclibc-ng.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/29/3	mailing list third party advisory patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91492	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/21/2	mailing list third party advisory patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/21/6	mailing list third party advisory patch
http://mailman.uclibc-ng.org/pipermail/devel/2016-May/000890.html	mailing list vendor advisory
http://mailman.uclibc-ng.org/pipermail/devel/2016-July/001067.html	mailing list release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6264?: CVE-2016-6264 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-6264?: To fix CVE-2016-6264, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-6264 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2016-6264 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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