Vulnerability Description
The sys_add_key function in the keyring code in Linux kernel 2.6.16.1 and 2.6.17-rc1, and possibly earlier versions, allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) via keyctl requests that add a key to a user key instead of a keyring key, which causes an invalid dereference in the __keyring_search_one function.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.16.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.16.3
- http://lwn.net/Alerts/180820/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19573PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19735Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20157Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20237Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20716Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21745Vendor Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-161.htmVendor Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/git/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:086
- http://www.osvdb.org/24507
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0493.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17451Patch
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-302-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-1522?
CVE-2006-1522 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The sys_add_key function in the keyring code in Linux kernel 2.6.16.1 and 2.6.17-rc1, and possibly earlier versions, allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) via keyctl requests that add...
How severe is CVE-2006-1522?
CVE-2006-1522 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-1522?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.