Vulnerability Description
arch/x86/entry/entry_64.S in the Linux kernel before 4.1.6 on the x86_64 platform mishandles IRET faults in processing NMIs that occurred during userspace execution, which might allow local users to gain privileges by triggering an NMI.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Hpc Node | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 6.7.z |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.12.47 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=9b6e6aMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00009.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-11/msg00035.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00026.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00031.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00013.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0185.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0212.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0224.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0715.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3313Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.1.6Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/22/7Mailing List
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinapr2016-2952096.hThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjan2016-2867209.hThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-5157?
CVE-2015-5157 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). arch/x86/entry/entry_64.S in the Linux kernel before 4.1.6 on the x86_64 platform mishandles IRET faults in processing NMIs that occurred during userspace execution, which might allow local users to g...
How severe is CVE-2015-5157?
CVE-2015-5157 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-5157?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Hpc Node, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus, Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation.