CVE-2015-1465

High

The IPv4 implementation in the Linux kernel before 3.18.8 does not properly consider the length of the Read-Copy Update (RCU) grace period for redirecting lookups in the absence of caching, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or system crash) via a flood of packets.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2015-04-05
Last modified 2026-05-06
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

7.8

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
Vector string
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Weakness type

CWE-17

CVE-2015-1465 is classified as CWE-17

See CWE-17 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2015-1465?

    CVE-2015-1465 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 . CVE-2015-1465 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2015-1465?

    CVE-2015-1465 has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-1465?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2015-1465 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2015-1465 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2015-1465 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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