Vulnerability Description
The sctp_init function in net/sctp/protocol.c in the Linux kernel before 4.2.3 has an incorrect sequence of protocol-initialization steps, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic or memory corruption) by creating SCTP sockets before all of the steps have finished.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=8e2d61Exploit
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00009.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00005.html
- http://patchwork.ozlabs.org/patch/515996/Exploit
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3372
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.2.3
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.h
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77058
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033808
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2823-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2826-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2829-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2829-2
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1257528
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/8e2d61e0aed2b7c4ecb35844fe07e0b2b762deeExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-5283?
CVE-2015-5283 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). The sctp_init function in net/sctp/protocol.c in the Linux kernel before 4.2.3 has an incorrect sequence of protocol-initialization steps, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic ...
How severe is CVE-2015-5283?
CVE-2015-5283 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-5283?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.