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. (CVE-2016-7042)
Impact
There is no impact; F5 products are not affected by this vulnerability.

openvas 30

debiancve 1

ubuntu 10

nessus 46

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prion 1

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nvd 1