Vulnerability Description
The keyring_detect_cycle_iterator function in security/keys/keyring.c in the Linux kernel through 3.13.6 does not properly determine whether keyrings are identical, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) via crafted keyctl commands.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.13.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2014/2/27/507Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernelhub.org/?msg=425013&p=2Broken Link
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/04/21Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1072419Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2014/2/27/507Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernelhub.org/?msg=425013&p=2Broken Link
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/04/21Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1072419Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-0102?
CVE-2014-0102 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.2 (MEDIUM). The keyring_detect_cycle_iterator function in security/keys/keyring.c in the Linux kernel through 3.13.6 does not properly determine whether keyrings are identical, which allows local users to cause a...
How severe is CVE-2014-0102?
CVE-2014-0102 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-0102?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.