CVE-2016-8646

kernel: Oops in shash_async_export()

Published Nov 28, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The hash_accept function in crypto/algif_hash.c in the Linux kernel before 4.3.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) by attempting to trigger use of in-kernel hash algorithms for a socket that has received zero bytes of data.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-9486 The hash_accept function in crypto/algif_hash.c in the Linux kernel before 4.3.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) by attempting to trigger use of in-kernel hash algorithms for a socket that has received zero bytes of data.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 2:27 AM
Reserved
Oct 12, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 28, 2016, 3:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:54 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Nov 15, 2016, 12:00 AM