Vulnerability Description
arch/arm64/kernel/perf_event.c in the Linux kernel before 4.1 on arm64 platforms allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (invalid pointer dereference) via vectors involving events that are mishandled during a span of multiple HW PMUs.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.16.39 |
| Android | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=8fff10Issue TrackingPatch
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-10-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93314Third Party AdvisoryVDB EntryURL Repurposed
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/8fff105e13041e49b82f92eef034f363a6b1c07Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=8fff10Issue TrackingPatch
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-10-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93314Third Party AdvisoryVDB EntryURL Repurposed
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/8fff105e13041e49b82f92eef034f363a6b1c07Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8955?
CVE-2015-8955 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). arch/arm64/kernel/perf_event.c in the Linux kernel before 4.1 on arm64 platforms allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (invalid pointer dereference) via vectors involving ...
How severe is CVE-2015-8955?
CVE-2015-8955 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8955?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Google Android.