Vulnerability Description
fs/btrfs/inode.c in the Linux kernel before 4.3.3 mishandles compressed inline extents, which allows local users to obtain sensitive pre-truncation information from a file via a clone action.
CVSS Score
4.0
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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=0305cdVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2574.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2584.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3426
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.3.3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/27/2
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2016-3090545.h
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinoct2016-3090547.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/78219
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034895
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2886-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2887-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2887-2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2888-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2889-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8374?
CVE-2015-8374 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). fs/btrfs/inode.c in the Linux kernel before 4.3.3 mishandles compressed inline extents, which allows local users to obtain sensitive pre-truncation information from a file via a clone action.
How severe is CVE-2015-8374?
CVE-2015-8374 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8374?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.