CVE-2016-9313

kernel: security/keys/big_key.c mishandles unsuccessful crypto registration

Published Nov 28, 2016 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS 2.1% KEV · Not listed
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.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-10123 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3162-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3162-2 Linux kernel (Raspberry Pi 2) vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 2:50 AM
Reserved
Nov 14, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 28, 2016, 3:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:55 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jul 22, 2016, 12:00 AM