CVE-2015-3288
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.48%
Last modified
CVE-2015-3288 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. mm/memory.c in the Linux kernel before 4.1.4 mishandles anonymous pages, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (page tainting) via a crafted application that triggers writing to page zero.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
mm/memory.c in the Linux kernel before 4.1.4 mishandles anonymous pages, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (page tainting) via a crafted application that triggers writing to page zero.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.2.71 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.4, < 3.4.111 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.10, < 3.10.86 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.12, < 3.12.47 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.14, < 3.14.50 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.16, < 3.16.35 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.18, < 3.18.52 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.1.0, < 4.1.4 |
References
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.1.4Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93591Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1333830Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-3288Third Party Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-01-01.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.1.4Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93591Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1333830Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-3288Third Party Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-01-01.htmlThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-3288?
mm/memory.c in the Linux kernel before 4.1.4 mishandles anonymous pages, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (page tainting) via a crafted application that triggers writing to page zero.
How severe is CVE-2015-3288?
CVE-2015-3288 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3288?
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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