CVE-2017-15116
Linux Kernel Rngapi Reset Denial of Service
Description
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).
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 30, 2017, 6:29 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 12, 2023, 11:28 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
3.6
Exploitability Score :
1.8
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2017-15116.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=94f1bb15bed84ad6c893916b7e7b9db6f1d7eec6 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
| https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0676 | |
| https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1062 | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1485815 | Issue Tracking Permissions Required |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1514609 | Issue Tracking |
| https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/94f1bb15bed84ad6c893916b7e7b9db6f1d7eec6 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
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CVE-2017-15116 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Feb. 12, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's random number generator API. A null pointer dereference in the rngapi_reset function may result in denial of service, crashing the system. 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). Removed CVSS V3 Red Hat, Inc. AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Removed Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-15116 [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Feb. 02, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description 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). A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's random number generator API. A null pointer dereference in the rngapi_reset function may result in denial of service, crashing the system. Added CVSS V3 Red Hat, Inc. AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-15116 [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 12, 2018
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1062 [No Types Assigned] Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0676 [No Types Assigned] -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Dec. 20, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C) Added CVSS V3 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Changed Reference Type https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1485815 No Types Assigned https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1485815 Issue Tracking, Permissions Required Changed Reference Type https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1514609 No Types Assigned https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1514609 Issue Tracking Changed Reference Type http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=94f1bb15bed84ad6c893916b7e7b9db6f1d7eec6 No Types Assigned http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=94f1bb15bed84ad6c893916b7e7b9db6f1d7eec6 Patch, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/94f1bb15bed84ad6c893916b7e7b9db6f1d7eec6 No Types Assigned https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/94f1bb15bed84ad6c893916b7e7b9db6f1d7eec6 Patch, Vendor Advisory Added CWE CWE-476 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 4.2 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2017-15116 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2017-15116
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.06 }} 0.00%
score
0.24592
percentile