CVE-2015-8312: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2015-8312: Off-by-one error in afs_pioctl.c in OpenAFS before 1.6.16 might allow local users to cause a denial of serv...

Off-by-one error in afs_pioctl.c in OpenAFS before 1.6.16 might allow local users to cause a denial of service (memory overwrite and system crash) via a pioctl with an input buffer size of 4096 bytes.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 08:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2015-8312 is a local denial-of-service flaw in OpenAFS before 1.6.16. A user with access to an affected system could trigger a memory overwrite that may crash the system. The sources do not show remote exploitation or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on systems running OpenAFS versions before 1.6.16, especially multi-user hosts where local users can interact with OpenAFS client functionality. Treat as a moderate operational availability risk. Prioritize shared or multi-user OpenAFS systems because the documented impact is a local crash, not confirmed data theft or remote compromise. Mitigation focus: Upgrade OpenAFS to 1.6.16 or a vendor-patched package.; Apply Debian DSA-3569 packages where Debian systems are affected.; Check current vendor guidance for supported distribution-specific fixes..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 14:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 13, 2016, 16:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://www.openafs.org/dl/1.6.16/RELNOTES-1.6.16CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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