CVE-2016-2053
The asn1_ber_decoder function in lib/asn1_decoder.c in the Linux kernel before 4.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via
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- 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 asn1_ber_decoder function in lib/asn1_decoder.c in the Linux kernel before 4.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via an ASN.1 BER file that lacks a public key, leading to mishandling by the public_key_verify_signature function in crypto/asymmetric_keys/public_key.c.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Record last updated
Affected versions
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Version range not reported
References 25
lists.opensuse.org
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00054.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00022.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00023.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00017.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00008.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00003.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00015.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00007.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00055.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00019.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00026.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00044.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00052.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00021.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00018.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00020.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00014.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00009.html