Vulnerability Description
The rfcomm_sock_bind function in net/bluetooth/rfcomm/sock.c in the Linux kernel before 4.2 allows local users to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via vectors involving a bind system call on a Bluetooth RFCOMM socket.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.1.33 |
| Android | <= 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=951b6aIssue TrackingPatch
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2574.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2584.html
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-10-01.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93326
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/951b6a0717db97ce420547222647bcc40bf1eacIssue TrackingPatch
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=951b6aIssue TrackingPatch
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2574.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2584.html
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-10-01.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93326
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/951b6a0717db97ce420547222647bcc40bf1eacIssue TrackingPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8956?
CVE-2015-8956 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The rfcomm_sock_bind function in net/bluetooth/rfcomm/sock.c in the Linux kernel before 4.2 allows local users to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) v...
How severe is CVE-2015-8956?
CVE-2015-8956 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8956?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Google Android.