CVE-2015-8967
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.83%
Last modified
CVE-2015-8967 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. arch/arm64/kernel/sys.c in the Linux kernel before 4.0 allows local users to bypass the "strict page permissions" protection mechanism and modify the system-call table, and consequently gain privileges, by leveraging write access.. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
arch/arm64/kernel/sys.c in the Linux kernel before 4.0 allows local users to bypass the "strict page permissions" protection mechanism and modify the system-call table, and consequently gain privileges, by leveraging write access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | <= 7.0 | |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.18.54 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.19, <= 3.19.8 |
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=c623b33b4e9599c6ac5076f7db7369eb9869aa04Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-12-01.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94680Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/c623b33b4e9599c6ac5076f7db7369eb9869aa04Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=c623b33b4e9599c6ac5076f7db7369eb9869aa04Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-12-01.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94680Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/c623b33b4e9599c6ac5076f7db7369eb9869aa04Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-8967?
arch/arm64/kernel/sys.c in the Linux kernel before 4.0 allows local users to bypass the "strict page permissions" protection mechanism and modify the system-call table, and consequently gain privileges, by leveraging write access.
How severe is CVE-2015-8967?
CVE-2015-8967 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8967?
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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