Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.7, < 4.8.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=7df3e5Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.8.7Release Notes
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/22/1ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94546Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/7df3e59c3d1df4f87fe874c7956ef7a3d2f4d5fIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=7df3e5Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.8.7Release Notes
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/22/1ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94546Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/7df3e59c3d1df4f87fe874c7956ef7a3d2f4d5fIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-9313?
CVE-2016-9313 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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...
How severe is CVE-2016-9313?
CVE-2016-9313 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9313?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.