CVE-2016-2053
Medium
Description
The asn1_ber_decoder function in lib/asn1_decoder.c in the Linux kernel before 4.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via an ASN.1 BER file that lacks a public key, leading to mishandling by the public_key_verify_signature function in crypto/asymmetric_keys/public_key.c.
SeverityMedium
CVSS4.7
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedMay 2, 2016
First seenMay 2, 2016
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel4.3 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v < 4.3 | 4.3 |
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