CVE-2015-8569
2.3 · LOWOverview
CVE-2015-8569 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on December 28, 2015 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 2.3 (LOW).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 2.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
The (1) pptp_bind and (2) pptp_connect functions in drivers/net/ppp/pptp.c in the Linux kernel through 4.3.3 do not verify an address length, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory and bypass the KASLR protection mechanism via a crafted application.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| linux | linux_kernel | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-8569?
CVE-2015-8569 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on December 28, 2015 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 2.3 (LOW).
How severe is CVE-2015-8569?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 2.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-8569?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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