CVE-2016-5285

nss: Missing NULL check in PK11_SignWithSymKey / ssl3_ComputeRecordMACConstantTime causes server crash

Published Nov 15, 2019 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 2.3% KEV · Not listed
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.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-6236 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3163-1 NSS vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mozilla
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 12:53 AM
Reserved
Jun 3, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 15, 2019, 4:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:49 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Nov 16, 2016, 12:00 AM