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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).
Publish Date: 2017-11-30
URL: CVE-2017-15116
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: None - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: High
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15116
Release Date: 2017-11-30
Fix Resolution: 4.2
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:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.
CVE-2017-15116 - Medium Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Libraries - linux-stable-rtv3.8.6, linuxlinux-3.0.40, linux-stable-rtv3.8.6, linux-stable-rtv3.8.6
Vulnerability Details
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).
Publish Date: 2017-11-30
URL: CVE-2017-15116
CVSS 3 Score Details (5.5)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: None - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: High
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15116
Release Date: 2017-11-30
Fix Resolution: 4.2
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