CVE-2017-15299

The KEYS subsystem in the Linux kernel through 4.13.7 mishandles use of add_key for a key that already exists but is uninstantiated, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted system call.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

07 Nov 2023, 02:39

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References
  • {'url': 'https://www.mail-archive.com/linux-kernel@vger.kernel.org/msg1499828.html', 'name': 'https://www.mail-archive.com/linux-kernel@vger.kernel.org/msg1499828.html', 'tags': ['Exploit', 'Issue Tracking', 'Mailing List', 'Patch', 'Third Party Advisory'], 'refsource': 'MISC'}
  • () https://www.mail-archive.com/linux-kernel%40vger.kernel.org/msg1499828.html -

Information

Published : 2017-10-14 23:29

Updated : 2023-12-10 12:15


NVD link : CVE-2017-15299

Mitre link : CVE-2017-15299

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-15299


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Products Affected

linux

  • linux_kernel
CWE
CWE-476

NULL Pointer Dereference