Vulnerability Description
The rngapi_reset function in crypto/rng.c in the Linux kernel before 4.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference).
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 4.2 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=94f1bbPatchVendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0676
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1062
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1485815Issue TrackingPermissions Required
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1514609Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/94f1bb15bed84ad6c893916b7e7b9db6f1d7eecPatchVendor Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=94f1bbPatchVendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0676
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1062
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1485815Issue TrackingPermissions Required
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1514609Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/94f1bb15bed84ad6c893916b7e7b9db6f1d7eecPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-15116?
CVE-2017-15116 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The rngapi_reset function in crypto/rng.c in the Linux kernel before 4.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference).
How severe is CVE-2017-15116?
CVE-2017-15116 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-15116?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux.