Vulnerability Description
The OZWPAN driver in the Linux kernel through 4.0.5 relies on an untrusted length field during packet parsing, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and system crash) via a crafted packet.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.4, < 4.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/05/7Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74669Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2989-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2998-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3000-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3001-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3002-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3003-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3004-1Third Party Advisory
- https://lkml.org/lkml/2015/5/13/739ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/05/7Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74669Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2989-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2998-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3000-1Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-4004?
CVE-2015-4004 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.5 (HIGH). The OZWPAN driver in the Linux kernel through 4.0.5 relies on an untrusted length field during packet parsing, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory or cause...
How severe is CVE-2015-4004?
CVE-2015-4004 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-4004?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Linux Linux Kernel.