Vulnerability Description
The key_gc_unused_keys function in security/keys/gc.c in the Linux kernel through 4.2.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) via crafted keyctl commands.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.2.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=ce1fad
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=f05819Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00035.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00005.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00018.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00026.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00031.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00007.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00009.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00013.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00017.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00018.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00019.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00020.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00021.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-7872?
CVE-2015-7872 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The key_gc_unused_keys function in security/keys/gc.c in the Linux kernel through 4.2.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) via crafted keyctl commands.
How severe is CVE-2015-7872?
CVE-2015-7872 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-7872?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.