Null Pointer Dereference Vulnerability in Mozilla Network Security Services
CVE-2016-5285

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Mozilla
Status
Network Security Services
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 November 2019

What is CVE-2016-5285?

A vulnerability arises in the Mozilla Network Security Services where the absence of a NULL pointer check in specific functions can be exploited by a remote attacker. This flaw may lead to a Denial of Service condition, impacting the availability of services that rely on these security libraries.

Affected Version(s)

Network Security Services 3.24

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94349
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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