Vulnerability Description
The __ext4_journal_stop function in fs/ext4/ext4_jbd2.c in the Linux kernel before 4.3.3 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) by leveraging improper access to a certain error field.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.10.85, < 3.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=6934daPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.3.3Release Notes
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94135Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6934da9238da947628be83635e365df41064b09PatchVendor Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=6934daPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.3.3Release Notes
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94135Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6934da9238da947628be83635e365df41064b09PatchVendor Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8961?
CVE-2015-8961 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The __ext4_journal_stop function in fs/ext4/ext4_jbd2.c in the Linux kernel before 4.3.3 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) by leveraging improper acce...
How severe is CVE-2015-8961?
CVE-2015-8961 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8961?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.