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CVE-2017-12193
MEDIUM · CVSS 5.5
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2017-11-22T18:29:00.553 · Last modified 2026-06-17T01:02:52.580

Summary

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.

Affected products

linux — linux_kernel

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References

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