#VU4083 Improper input validation in Oracle VM Server for x86 and Oracle Linux - CVE-2016-5285

Vulnerability identifier: #VU4083

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: N/A

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5285

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Oracle VM Server for x86
Server applications / Other server solutions
Oracle Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Oracle

Description
It was discovered that NSS incorrectly handled certain invalid Diffie-Hellman keys. A remote attacker could possibly use this flaw to cause NSS to crash, resulting in a denial of service.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle VM Server for x86: 3.3 - 3.4

Oracle Linux: 5 - 7

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2016-3090545.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.