Vulnerability Description
The get_bitmap_file function in drivers/md/md.c in the Linux kernel before 4.1.6 does not initialize a certain bitmap data structure, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a GET_BITMAP_FILE ioctl call.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.1.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=b6878d
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-August/163661.htm
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-August/163711.htm
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-August/164137.htm
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-August/164193.htm
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00009.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3329
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.1.6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/28/2
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjan2016-2867209.h
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76066
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033211
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2731-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2732-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2748-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-5697?
CVE-2015-5697 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The get_bitmap_file function in drivers/md/md.c in the Linux kernel before 4.1.6 does not initialize a certain bitmap data structure, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kern...
How severe is CVE-2015-5697?
CVE-2015-5697 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-5697?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.