NULL pointer dereference in Linux Kernel
CVE-2017-15116
The rngapi_reset function in crypto/rng.c in the Linux kernel before 4.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference).
EPSS: 0.004 (30.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Linux Linux_kernel
- Redhat Enterprise_linux — versions 7.0
- N/a Linux Kernel — versions Linux kernel
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secalert@redhat.com (Permissions Required, x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_REDHAT, vendor-advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_REDHAT, vendor-advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-15116?
- CVE-2017-15116 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2017-11-30.
- How severe is CVE-2017-15116?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.