CVE-2017-9211

The crypto_skcipher_init_tfm function in crypto/skcipher.c in the Linux kernel through 4.11.2 relies on a setkey function that lacks a key-size check, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted application.
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Configurations

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cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Information

Published : 2017-05-22 22:29

Updated : 2017-06-08 05:07


NVD link : CVE-2017-9211

Mitre link : CVE-2017-9211


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CWE
CWE-476

NULL Pointer Dereference

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Products Affected

linux

  • linux_kernel