CVE-2016-0728
The join_session_keyring function in security/keys/process_keys.c in the Linux kernel before 4.4.1 mishandles object references in a certain
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- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean?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? →
- 2 on Exploit-DB, 9 proofs of concept on GitHub
Summary
The join_session_keyring function in security/keys/process_keys.c in the Linux kernel before 4.4.1 mishandles object references in a certain error case, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (integer overflow and use-after-free) via crafted keyctl commands.
Timeline
- Public exploit on Exploit-DB
EDB-39277, EDB-40003
- CVE published
- Record last updated
Affected versions
- n/a n/a
Version range not reported
References 36
securitytracker.com
lists.opensuse.org
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00038.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-01/msg00026.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00039.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00035.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00043.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00045.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00041.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00034.html