CVE-2015-1573

Medium

The nft_flush_table function in net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c in the Linux kernel before 3.18.5 mishandles the interaction between cross-chain jumps and ruleset flushes, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) by leveraging the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2016-05-02
Last modified 2026-05-06
CVSS version 3.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.0 score

5.5

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-19

CVE-2015-1573 is classified as CWE-19

See CWE-19 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2015-1573?

    CVE-2015-1573 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10 . CVE-2015-1573 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2015-1573?

    CVE-2015-1573 has a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.0). The vector string is CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-1573?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2015-1573 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2015-1573 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2015-1573 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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