Vulnerability Description
The dgnc_mgmt_ioctl function in drivers/staging/dgnc/dgnc_mgmt.c in the Linux kernel through 4.3.3 does not initialize a certain structure member, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a crafted application.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.3.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=4b6184
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/21/8
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77317
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034896
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2841-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2841-2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2842-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2842-2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2843-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2843-2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2843-3
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2844-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1274728
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/4b6184336ebb5c8dc1eae7f7ab46ee608a748b0
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=4b6184
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-7885?
CVE-2015-7885 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.3 (LOW). The dgnc_mgmt_ioctl function in drivers/staging/dgnc/dgnc_mgmt.c in the Linux kernel through 4.3.3 does not initialize a certain structure member, which allows local users to obtain sensitive informat...
How severe is CVE-2015-7885?
CVE-2015-7885 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-7885?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.