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CVE-2015-5156

UnknownEPSS 1.16%

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CVE-2015-5156 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The virtnet_probe function in drivers/net/virtio_net.c in the Linux kernel before 4.2 attempts to support a FRAGLIST feature without proper memory allocation, which allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and memory corruption) via a crafted sequence of fragmented packets.. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The virtnet_probe function in drivers/net/virtio_net.c in the Linux kernel before 4.2 attempts to support a FRAGLIST feature without proper memory allocation, which allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and memory corruption) via a crafted sequence of fragmented packets.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.16%

63.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 4.1.10

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5156?
The virtnet_probe function in drivers/net/virtio_net.c in the Linux kernel before 4.2 attempts to support a FRAGLIST feature without proper memory allocation, which allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and memory corruption) via a crafted sequence of fragmented packets.
How severe is CVE-2015-5156?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5156 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5156?
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