Vulnerability Description
kernel/events/core.c in the Linux kernel before 3.19 mishandles counter grouping, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, related to the perf_pmu_register and perf_event_open functions.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.2.95 |
| Android | <= 7.1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=c3c87eIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98166Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/c3c87e770458aa004bd7ed3f29945ff436fd651Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-05-01Vendor Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=c3c87eIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98166Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/c3c87e770458aa004bd7ed3f29945ff436fd651Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-05-01Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-9004?
CVE-2015-9004 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). kernel/events/core.c in the Linux kernel before 3.19 mishandles counter grouping, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, related to the perf_pmu_register and perf_event...
How severe is CVE-2015-9004?
CVE-2015-9004 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-2015-9004?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Google Android.