Openbsd · Openbsd · CVE-2016-6246
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
OpenBSD versions 5.8 through 5.9
**Description**
The issue allows certain local users with kern.usermount privileges to cause a denial of service, resulting in a kernel panic. This can be achieved by mounting a tmpfs with a VNOVAL in the `username`, `groupname`, or `device name` of the root node. The problem exists due to insufficient input validation.
**Recommendations**
For OpenBSD versions 5.8 and 5.9, consider restricting the kern.usermount privileges to prevent local users from mounting tmpfs with malicious settings until a patch is available.
As a temporary workaround, avoid using VNOVAL in the `username`, `groupname`, or `device name` of the root node when mounting a tmpfs.