Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel's crypto subsystem, specifically in the inside-secure/eip93 module. The issue arises because the options register, which indicates which cryptographic algorithms are implemented in hardware silicon, is not properly used when unregistering algorithms. Instead of unregistering only the algorithms supported by the hardware, all algorithms are unregistered regardless of hardware support. This improper handling can cause a system panic on platforms where not all options are implemented in silicon.

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Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can cause a system panic on affected platforms. This means that systems running the vulnerable Linux kernel may unexpectedly crash or become unstable if they rely on the inside-secure/eip93 crypto module on hardware that does not support all the crypto algorithms indicated by the options register. Such crashes can lead to denial of service and potential disruption of services or operations.

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