CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-9313

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In the Linux kernel before version 4.8.7, there is an issue with mishandling unsuccessful crypto registration in conjunction with successful key-type registration. This can lead to denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and panic) or possibly other unspecified impacts via a crafted application using the big_key data type.

Risk Assessment

Local users may exploit this vulnerability to cause system crashes, leading to service availability interruptions. There is also a risk of unspecified impacts that could affect system stability.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 4.8.7 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitoring applications using the big_key type may help in detecting potential exploitation attempts.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS