Vulnerability Description
Race condition in the handle_to_path function in fs/fhandle.c in the Linux kernel through 3.19.1 allows local users to bypass intended size restrictions and trigger read operations on additional memory locations by changing the handle_bytes value of a file handle during the execution of this function.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.18.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00023.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-08/msg00011.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00018.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00021.html
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=142247707318982&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3170
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/29/12
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72357
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2660-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2661-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2665-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2667-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1187534
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00023.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1420?
CVE-2015-1420 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). Race condition in the handle_to_path function in fs/fhandle.c in the Linux kernel through 3.19.1 allows local users to bypass intended size restrictions and trigger read operations on additional memor...
How severe is CVE-2015-1420?
CVE-2015-1420 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-1420?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Linux Linux Kernel.