CVE-2015-7613
UnknownEPSS 0.41%
Last modified
CVE-2015-7613 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Race condition in the IPC object implementation in the Linux kernel through 4.2.3 allows local users to gain privileges by triggering an ipc_addid call that leads to uid and gid comparisons against uninitialized data, related to msg.c, shm.c, and util.c.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Race condition in the IPC object implementation in the Linux kernel through 4.2.3 allows local users to gain privileges by triggering an ipc_addid call that leads to uid and gid comparisons against uninitialized data, related to msg.c, shm.c, and util.c.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.2.72 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.3, < 3.4.111 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.5, < 3.10.91 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.11, < 3.12.50 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.13, < 3.14.55 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.15, < 3.16.35 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.17, < 3.18.23 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.19, < 4.1.11 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.2, < 4.2.4 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00026.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00027.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00028.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00029.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00030.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00031.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00032.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2636.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3372Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/01/8Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76977Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034094Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034592Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2761-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2762-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2763-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2764-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2765-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2792-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1268270Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10146Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00026.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00027.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00028.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00029.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00030.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00031.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00032.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2636.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3372Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/01/8Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76977Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034094Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034592Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2761-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2762-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2763-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2764-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2765-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2792-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1268270Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10146Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-7613?
Race condition in the IPC object implementation in the Linux kernel through 4.2.3 allows local users to gain privileges by triggering an ipc_addid call that leads to uid and gid comparisons against uninitialized data, related to msg.c, shm.c, and util.c.
How severe is CVE-2015-7613?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7613 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7613?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2015-7613?
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