CVE-2015-1339
UnknownEPSS 0.43%
Last modified
CVE-2015-1339 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Memory leak in the cuse_channel_release function in fs/fuse/cuse.c in the Linux kernel before 4.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) or possibly have unspecified other impact by opening /dev/cuse many times.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Memory leak in the cuse_channel_release function in fs/fuse/cuse.c in the Linux kernel before 4.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) or possibly have unspecified other impact by opening /dev/cuse many times.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.3.6 | — |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Debuginfo | 11 | Sp4 |
| Novell | Suse Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension | 11 | Sp4 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00059.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=969356Issue Tracking
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1314331Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/2c5816b4beccc8ba709144539f6fdd764f8fa49cPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00059.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=969356Issue Tracking
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1314331Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/2c5816b4beccc8ba709144539f6fdd764f8fa49cPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-1339?
Memory leak in the cuse_channel_release function in fs/fuse/cuse.c in the Linux kernel before 4.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) or possibly have unspecified other impact by opening /dev/cuse many times.
How severe is CVE-2015-1339?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1339 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1339?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2015-1339?
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