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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.
Base Score
5.5| Base Score | 5.5 |
|---|---|
| Vector String | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| Base Severity | Medium |
| Version | 3.0 |
| Attack Vector (AV) | LOCAL |