Vulnerability Description
arch/x86/kernel/entry_64.S in the Linux kernel before 3.19.2 does not prevent the TS_COMPAT flag from reaching a user-mode task, which might allow local users to bypass the seccomp or audit protection mechanism via a crafted application that uses the (1) fork or (2) close system call, as demonstrated by an attack against seccomp before 3.16.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.19.1 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- 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://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1137.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1138.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1221.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3237
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.19.2Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/04/02/1
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjan2016-2867209.h
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032413
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2631-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2632-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1208598
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-2830?
CVE-2015-2830 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). arch/x86/kernel/entry_64.S in the Linux kernel before 3.19.2 does not prevent the TS_COMPAT flag from reaching a user-mode task, which might allow local users to bypass the seccomp or audit protection...
How severe is CVE-2015-2830?
CVE-2015-2830 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-2015-2830?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Linux Linux Kernel, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.