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CVE-2016-5285
A Null pointer dereference vulnerability exists in Mozilla Network Security...
Vulnerability 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.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-12/msg00049.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94349
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-12/msg00011.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-46
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2779.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-12/msg00037.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3163-1
- https://bto.bluecoat.com/security-advisory/sa137
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1306103
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Affected Vendor
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View all reports →Affected Software
Network Security Services
Vulnerable Versions:
3.24
Timeline
Official Publish:
November 15th, 2019
Last Modified:
August 6th, 2024
Added to House:
July 20th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.