CVE-2016-9313
High
Description
security/keys/big_key.c in the Linux kernel before 4.8.7 mishandles unsuccessful crypto registration in conjunction with successful key-type registration, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and panic) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted application that uses the big_key data type.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedNov 28, 2016
First seenNov 28, 2016
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel4.8.7 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | 4.7 ≤ v < 4.8.7 | 4.8.7 |
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