CVE-2017-9211

kernel: Null pointer dereference due to missing key-size check in setkey function

Published May 23, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The crypto_skcipher_init_tfm function in crypto/skcipher.c in the Linux kernel through 4.11.2 relies on a setkey function that lacks a key-size check, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted application.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-18149 The crypto_skcipher_init_tfm function in crypto/skcipher.c in the Linux kernel through 4.11.2 relies on a setkey function that lacks a key-size check, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted application.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Sep 17, 2024, 2:53 AM
Reserved
May 23, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 23, 2017, 5:29 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:27 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
May 9, 2017, 12:00 AM