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CVE-2015-2922

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CVE-2015-2922 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ndisc_router_discovery function in net/ipv6/ndisc.c in the Neighbor Discovery (ND) protocol implementation in the IPv6 stack in the Linux kernel before 3.19.6 allows remote attackers to reconfigure a hop-limit setting via a small hop_limit value in a Router Advertisement (RA) message.. EPSS estimates a 3.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ndisc_router_discovery function in net/ipv6/ndisc.c in the Neighbor Discovery (ND) protocol implementation in the IPv6 stack in the Linux kernel before 3.19.6 allows remote attackers to reconfigure a hop-limit setting via a small hop_limit value in a Router Advertisement (RA) message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.03%

85.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 3.19.5
FedoraprojectFedora20
FedoraprojectFedora21
FedoraprojectFedora22
OracleLinux5.0
OracleSolaris11.3
RedhatEnterprise Mrg2.5
DebianDebian Linux7.0
DebianDebian Linux8.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2922?
The ndisc_router_discovery function in net/ipv6/ndisc.c in the Neighbor Discovery (ND) protocol implementation in the IPv6 stack in the Linux kernel before 3.19.6 allows remote attackers to reconfigure a hop-limit setting via a small hop_limit value in a Router Advertisement (RA) message.
How severe is CVE-2015-2922?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-2922 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2922?
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