CVE-2017-12193

CVE Details

Release Date:2017-11-02

Description


The assoc_array_insert_into_terminal_node function in lib/assoc_array.cin the Linux kernel before 4.13.11 mishandles node splitting, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and panic) via a crafted application, as demonstrated by the keyring key type, and key addition and link creation operations.

See more information about CVE-2017-12193 from MITRE CVE dictionary and NIST NVD


CVSS v2.0 metrics


NOTE: The following CVSS v2.0 metrics and score provided are preliminary and subject to review.

Base Score: 4.9 Base Metrics: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Access Vector: Local network Attack Complexity: Low
Authentication: None required Confidentiality Impact: None
Integrity Impact: None Availability Impact: Complete

Errata information


PlatformErrataRelease Date
Oracle Linux version 6 (kernel-uek)ELSA-2018-40252018-02-07
Oracle Linux version 7 (kernel)ELSA-2018-01512018-01-25
Oracle Linux version 7 (kernel-uek)ELSA-2018-40252018-02-07
Oracle VM version 3.4 (kernel-uek)OVMSA-2018-00172018-02-07



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