Linux Kernel Keyrings Garbage Collector request_key denial of service

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel (the affected version is unknown). Affected by this issue is the function request_key of the component Keyrings Garbage Collector. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. A possible mitigation has been published 7 days after the disclosure of the vulnerability.