CVE-2017-12193

Published: Nov 22, 2017 Last Modified: Apr 20, 2025 EU-VD ID: EUVD-2017-3768 Aliases: GSD-2017-12193
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
MEDIUM 5,5
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: none
Integrity: none
Availability: high
MEDIUM 4,9
Access Vector: local
Access Complexity: low
Authentication: none
Confidentiality: none
Integrity: none
Availability: complete

Description

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The assoc_array_insert_into_terminal_node function in lib/assoc_array.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.11 mishandles node splitting, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and panic) via a crafted application, as demonstrated by the keyring key type, and key addition and link creation operations.

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Trend Analysis

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Prevede la probabilità di sfruttamento basata su intelligence sulle minacce e sulle caratteristiche della vulnerabilità.

EPSS Score
0,0008
Percentile
0,2th
Updated

EPSS Score Trend (Last 90 Days)

476

NULL Pointer Dereference

Stable
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Availability Integrity Confidentiality
Potential Impacts:
Dos: Crash, Exit, Or Restart Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands Read Memory Modify Memory
Applicable Platforms
Languages: C, C#, C++, Go, Java
View CWE Details
Operating System

Linux Kernel by Linux

Version Range Affected
To 4.13.11 (exclusive)
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=ea678…
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0151
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1501215
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/ea6789980fdaa610d7eb63602c746bf6ec70cd…
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3698-1/
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3698-2/
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.13.11
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101678
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101678
http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=ea678…
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0151
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1501215
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/ea6789980fdaa610d7eb63602c746bf6ec70cd…
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3698-1/
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3698-2/
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.13.11
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101678
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101678