# CVE-2017-7618: crypto/ahash.c in the Linux kernel through 4.10.9 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (API operation calling its own callback, and

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-04-10 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

crypto/ahash.c in the Linux kernel through 4.10.9 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (API operation calling its own callback, and infinite recursion) by triggering EBUSY on a full queue.

## What to do

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## References

- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03800en_us
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-crypto-vger&m=149181655623850&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97534

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