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CVE-2016-9031: An exploitable integer overflow exists in the Joyent SmartOS 20161110T013148Z Hyprlofs file system.

An exploitable integer overflow exists in the Joyent SmartOS 20161110T013148Z Hyprlofs file system. The vulnerability is present in the Ioctl system call with the command HYPRLOFS_ADD_ENTRIES when dealing with 32-bit file systems. An attacker can craft an input that can cause a kernel panic and potentially be leveraged into a full privilege escalation vulnerability. This vulnerability is distinct from CVE-2016-8733.

HighCVSS 7.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a local SmartOS kernel vulnerability in Hyprlofs. A user or workload with local access may be able to crash the host, and the report says privilege escalation may be possible. Business urgency is highest where the affected 20161110T013148Z build runs shared or multi-tenant workloads. Exposure appears limited to Joyent SmartOS OS 20161110T013148Z systems using the vulnerable Hyprlofs path, especially with 32-bit file system handling. Internet exposure is not indicated because the attack vector is local. Treat as high priority for legacy SmartOS estates, especially shared hosting, CI, or tenant workloads. It is not described as remotely exploitable, but local kernel impact can undermine host isolation and service availability. Mitigation focus: Inventory and prioritize any SmartOS 20161110T013148Z hosts.; Check Joyent or SmartOS guidance for fixed images or supported workarounds.; Plan migration away from the affected build where confirmed..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.8 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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1CVSS vectors
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0ADP providers
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CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.8CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H1.16Primary CVE score

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Base CVSS 3.0 score

7.8High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2016-9031Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
JoyentSmartOSOS 20161110T013148ZListed
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