CVE-2017-12193

kernel: Null pointer dereference due to incorrect node-splitting in assoc_array implementation

Published Nov 22, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-3768 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3507-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3507-2 Linux kernel (GCP) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3509-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3509-2 Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3698-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3698-2 Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 6:28 PM
Reserved
Aug 1, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 22, 2017, 6:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:02 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Nov 2, 2017, 12:00 AM