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CVE-2015-8569

UnknownEPSS 0.48%

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CVE-2015-8569 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The (1) pptp_bind and (2) pptp_connect functions in drivers/net/ppp/pptp.c in the Linux kernel through 4.3.3 do not verify an address length, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory and bypass the KASLR protection mechanism via a crafted application.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The (1) pptp_bind and (2) pptp_connect functions in drivers/net/ppp/pptp.c in the Linux kernel through 4.3.3 do not verify an address length, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory and bypass the KASLR protection mechanism via a crafted application.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.48%

38.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 4.3.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8569?
The (1) pptp_bind and (2) pptp_connect functions in drivers/net/ppp/pptp.c in the Linux kernel through 4.3.3 do not verify an address length, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory and bypass the KASLR protection mechanism via a crafted application.
How severe is CVE-2015-8569?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8569 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8569?
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