Vulnerability Description
The tty_set_termios_ldisc function in drivers/tty/tty_ldisc.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory by reading a tty data structure.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.4.32 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=dd42bfPatchVendor Advisory
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94138
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/dd42bf1197144ede075a9d4793123f7689e164bPatchVendor Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=dd42bfPatchVendor Advisory
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94138
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/dd42bf1197144ede075a9d4793123f7689e164bPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8964?
CVE-2015-8964 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The tty_set_termios_ldisc function in drivers/tty/tty_ldisc.c in the Linux kernel before 4.5 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory by reading a tty data structure.
How severe is CVE-2015-8964?
CVE-2015-8964 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-2015-8964?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.