Vulnerability Description
The (1) udp_recvmsg and (2) udpv6_recvmsg functions in the Linux kernel before 4.0.6 do not properly consider yielding a processor, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system hang) via incorrect checksums within a UDP packet flood.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.2.70 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 6.5 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=beb39dVendor Advisory
- http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10761Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00023.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00049.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-08/msg00011.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00004.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00007.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00008.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00009.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00010.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00011.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00018.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00021.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1623.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1778.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-5364?
CVE-2015-5364 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The (1) udp_recvmsg and (2) udpv6_recvmsg functions in the Linux kernel before 4.0.6 do not properly consider yielding a processor, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system h...
How severe is CVE-2015-5364?
CVE-2015-5364 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-2015-5364?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.