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CVE-2015-8956

UnknownEPSS 0.22%

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CVE-2015-8956 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The rfcomm_sock_bind function in net/bluetooth/rfcomm/sock.c in the Linux kernel before 4.2 allows local users to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via vectors involving a bind system call on a Bluetooth RFCOMM socket.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The rfcomm_sock_bind function in net/bluetooth/rfcomm/sock.c in the Linux kernel before 4.2 allows local users to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via vectors involving a bind system call on a Bluetooth RFCOMM socket.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.22%

12.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 4.1.33
GoogleAndroid<= 7.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8956?
The rfcomm_sock_bind function in net/bluetooth/rfcomm/sock.c in the Linux kernel before 4.2 allows local users to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via vectors involving a bind system call on a Bluetooth RFCOMM socket.
How severe is CVE-2015-8956?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8956 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8956?
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