CVE-2015-7872
The key_gc_unused_keys function in security/keys/gc.c in the Linux kernel through 4.2.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOP
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Not listed in CISA KEV
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
The key_gc_unused_keys function in security/keys/gc.c in the Linux kernel through 4.2.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) via crafted keyctl commands.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Record last updated
Affected versions
- n/a n/a
Version range not reported
References 25
lists.opensuse.org
- opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00018.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00009.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00031.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00034.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00005.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00017.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00013.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00007.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00026.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00035.html