Vulnerability Description
arch/arm/kernel/sys_oabi-compat.c in the Linux kernel before 4.4 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted (1) F_OFD_GETLK, (2) F_OFD_SETLK, or (3) F_OFD_SETLKW command in an fcntl64 system call.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.3.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-12-01.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94673
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=76cc4Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/76cc404bfdc0d419c720de4daaf2584542734f4Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-12-01.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94673
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=76cc4Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/76cc404bfdc0d419c720de4daaf2584542734f4Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8966?
CVE-2015-8966 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). arch/arm/kernel/sys_oabi-compat.c in the Linux kernel before 4.4 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted (1) F_OFD_GETLK, (2) F_OFD_SETLK, or (3) F_OFD_SETLKW command in an fcntl64 system ...
How severe is CVE-2015-8966?
CVE-2015-8966 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-2015-8966?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.