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CVE-2015-7872
Detail
Modified
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Description
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.
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CVE Modified by Red Hat, Inc.5/13/2024 11:42:41 PM
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CVE Modified by Red Hat, Inc.2/12/2023 7:55:06 PM
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Removed
CVSS V2
Red Hat, Inc. (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Changed
Description
It was found that the Linux kernel's keys subsystem did not correctly garbage collect uninstantiated keyrings. A local attacker could use this flaw to crash the system or, potentially, escalate their privileges on the system.
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.
CVE Modified by Red Hat, Inc.2/02/2023 11:17:21 AM
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Added
CVSS V2
Red Hat, Inc. (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Changed
Description
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.
It was found that the Linux kernel's keys subsystem did not correctly garbage collect uninstantiated keyrings. A local attacker could use this flaw to crash the system or, potentially, escalate their privileges on the system.
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