CVE-2016-7042

The proc_keys_show function in security/keys/proc.c in the Linux kernel through 4.8.2, when the GNU Compiler Collection (gcc) stack protector is enabled, uses an incorrect buffer size for certain timeout data, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (stack memory corruption and panic) by reading the /proc/keys file.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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

History

21 Nov 2024, 02:57

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0817.html - () http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0817.html -
References () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/13/5 - Mailing List () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/13/5 - Mailing List
References () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93544 - () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93544 -
References () https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1842 - () https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1842 -
References () https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2077 - () https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2077 -
References () https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2669 - () https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2669 -
References () https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1373966 - Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory () https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1373966 - Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
References () https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-01-01.html - () https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-01-01.html -

Information

Published : 2016-10-16 21:59

Updated : 2025-04-12 10:46


NVD link : CVE-2016-7042

Mitre link : CVE-2016-7042

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-7042


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Products Affected

linux

  • linux_kernel
CWE
CWE-119

Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer