Vulnerability Description
The keyring_search_aux function in security/keys/keyring.c in the Linux kernel through 3.14.79 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and OOPS) via a request_key system call for the "dead" type.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.14.79 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96943Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.spinics.net/lists/keyrings/msg01845.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.spinics.net/lists/keyrings/msg01846.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.spinics.net/lists/keyrings/msg01849.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1842
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2077
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2669
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96943Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.spinics.net/lists/keyrings/msg01845.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.spinics.net/lists/keyrings/msg01846.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.spinics.net/lists/keyrings/msg01849.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1842
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2077
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2669
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-6951?
CVE-2017-6951 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The keyring_search_aux function in security/keys/keyring.c in the Linux kernel through 3.14.79 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and OOPS) via a request_key sys...
How severe is CVE-2017-6951?
CVE-2017-6951 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-2017-6951?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.