Vulnerability Description
The ioresources_init function in kernel/resource.c in the Linux kernel through 4.7, as used in Android before 2016-08-05 on Nexus 6 and 7 (2013) devices, uses weak permissions for /proc/iomem, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file, aka Android internal bug 28814213 and Qualcomm internal bug CR786116. NOTE: the permissions may be intentional in most non-Android contexts.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | <= 6.0.1 | |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-08-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/kernel-hardening/2016/04/06/22Mailing ListThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92222
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.10/commit/?id=e758417e7c31b97Issue TrackingPatch
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-08-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/kernel-hardening/2016/04/06/22Mailing ListThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92222
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.10/commit/?id=e758417e7c31b97Issue TrackingPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8944?
CVE-2015-8944 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The ioresources_init function in kernel/resource.c in the Linux kernel through 4.7, as used in Android before 2016-08-05 on Nexus 6 and 7 (2013) devices, uses weak permissions for /proc/iomem, which a...
How severe is CVE-2015-8944?
CVE-2015-8944 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8944?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android, Linux Linux Kernel.