Vulnerability in Linux Kernel
CVE-2015-8845
The tm_reclaim_thread function in arch/powerpc/kernel/process.c in the Linux kernel before 4.4.1 on powerpc platforms does not ensure that TM suspend mode exists before proceeding with a tm_reclaim call, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (TM Bad Thing exception and panic) via a crafted application.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.004 (30.9th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 31st percentile — 30.9% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.004 · newest: 0.004 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Linux Kernel
- Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop — versions 12.0
- Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server — versions 12.0
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Live Patching — versions 12.0
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Module For Public Cloud — versions 12.0
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension — versions 12
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit — versions 12.0
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension — versions 12.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00054.html (vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/ (Vendor Advisory)
- www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.4.1
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00055.html (vendor-advisory)
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/13/1 (mailing-list)
- rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2584.html (vendor-advisory)
- rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2574.html (vendor-advisory)
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1035594 (vdb-entry)
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi (Issue Tracking)
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00044.html (vendor-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-8845?
- CVE-2015-8845 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2016-04-27.
- How severe is CVE-2015-8845?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2015-8845 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.