CVE-2015-7872 in Linux Kernel
Summary
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.
Reservation
10/20/2015
Disclosure
11/16/2015
Entries
VulDB provides additional information and datapoints for this CVE:
| ID | Vulnerability | CWE | Exp | Cou | CVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78716 | Linux Kernel Keyrings Garbage Collector request_key input validation | 20 | Unproven | Official fix | CVE-2015-7872 |