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CVE-2015-1421

UnknownEPSS 9.90%

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CVE-2015-1421 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use-after-free vulnerability in the sctp_assoc_update function in net/sctp/associola.c in the Linux kernel before 3.18.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (slab corruption and panic) or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering an INIT collision that leads to improper handling of shared-key data.. EPSS estimates a 9.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the sctp_assoc_update function in net/sctp/associola.c in the Linux kernel before 3.18.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (slab corruption and panic) or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering an INIT collision that leads to improper handling of shared-key data.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
9.90%

95.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 2.6.24, < 3.2.67
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.3, < 3.4.107
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.5, < 3.10.70
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.11, < 3.12.38
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.13, < 3.14.34
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.15, < 3.16.35
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.17, < 3.18.8
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.10
DebianDebian Linux7.0
DebianDebian Linux8.0

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1421?
Use-after-free vulnerability in the sctp_assoc_update function in net/sctp/associola.c in the Linux kernel before 3.18.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (slab corruption and panic) or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering an INIT collision that leads to improper handling of shared-key data.
How severe is CVE-2015-1421?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1421 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1421?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST