CVE-2015-5229

Name: CVE-2015-5229
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-08T15:59:00.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-5229 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The calloc function in the glibc package in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6.7 and 7.2 does not properly initialize memory areas, which might allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (hang or crash) via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 2.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The calloc function in the glibc package in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6.7 and 7.2 does not properly initialize memory areas, which might allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (hang or crash) via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.20%

80.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-17

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	6.7
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	7.2
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Hpc Node	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Hpc Node Eus	7.2
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Aus	7.2
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.2
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	7.0

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 8, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5229?

How severe is CVE-2015-5229?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5229 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5229?

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Source: NVD / NIST