NULL pointer dereference and panic vulnerability in Linux kernel's big_key data type

NULL pointer dereference and panic vulnerability in Linux kernel's big_key data type

CVE-2016-9313 · HIGH Severity

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

security/keys/big_key.c in the Linux kernel before 4.8.7 mishandles unsuccessful crypto registration in conjunction with successful key-type registration, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and panic) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted application that uses the big_key data type.

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