Vulnerability Description
mm/memory.c in the Linux kernel before 4.1.4 mishandles anonymous pages, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (page tainting) via a crafted application that triggers writing to page zero.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.2.71 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=6b7339PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.1.4Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93591Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1333830Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6b7339f4c31ad69c8e9c0b2859276e22cf72176Vendor Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-3288Third Party Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-01-01.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=6b7339PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.1.4Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93591Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1333830Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6b7339f4c31ad69c8e9c0b2859276e22cf72176Vendor Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-3288Third Party Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-01-01.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-3288?
CVE-2015-3288 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). mm/memory.c in the Linux kernel before 4.1.4 mishandles anonymous pages, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (page tainting) via a crafted application that trigger...
How severe is CVE-2015-3288?
CVE-2015-3288 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-3288?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.