Improper input validation in Linux Kernel
CVE-2015-3288
mm/memory.c in the Linux kernel before 4.1.4 mishandles anonymous pages, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (page tainting) via a crafted application that triggers writing to page zero.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.005 (38.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Linux Linux_kernel
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-3288?
- CVE-2015-3288 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2016-10-16.
- How severe is CVE-2015-3288?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2015-3288 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.