CVE-2017-15868

Name: CVE-2017-15868
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-05T23:29:00.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15868 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The bnep_add_connection function in net/bluetooth/bnep/core.c in the Linux kernel before 3.19 does not ensure that an l2cap socket is available, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The bnep_add_connection function in net/bluetooth/bnep/core.c in the Linux kernel before 3.19 does not ensure that an l2cap socket is available, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 3.2, < 3.2.97
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 3.3, < 3.10.108
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 3.11, < 3.16.52
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 3.17, < 3.18.64
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	12.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0

References

http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=71bb99a02b32b4cc4265118e85f6035ca72923f0Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-01/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102084Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/71bb99a02b32b4cc4265118e85f6035ca72923f0Issue Tracking
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/9882449/Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2017-12-01Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-1/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-2/Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4082Third Party Advisory
http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=71bb99a02b32b4cc4265118e85f6035ca72923f0Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-01/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102084Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/71bb99a02b32b4cc4265118e85f6035ca72923f0Issue Tracking
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/9882449/Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2017-12-01Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-1/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3583-2/Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4082Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 5, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15868?

How severe is CVE-2017-15868?

CVE-2017-15868 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15868?

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