vulnerability
Ubuntu: (Multiple Advisories) (CVE-2017-12193): Linux kernel vulnerabilities
| Severity | CVSS | Published | Added | Modified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C) | Nov 18, 2017 | Dec 8, 2017 | Mar 27, 2026 |
Severity
5
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C)
Published
Nov 18, 2017
Added
Dec 8, 2017
Modified
Mar 27, 2026
Description
The assoc_array_insert_into_terminal_node function in lib/assoc_array.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.11 mishandles node splitting, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and panic) via a crafted application, as demonstrated by the keyring key type, and key addition and link creation operations.
Solutions
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References
Rapid7 Labs
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