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Linux Kernel __keyring_search_one Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

Linux kernel is susceptible to a local denial-of-service vulnerability. This vulnerability arises in the '__keyring_search_one' function. This issue allows local users to crash the kernel, denying service to legitimate users.

Kernel versions prior to 2.6.16.3 are vulnerable to this issue.