CVE-2015-2041

Medium

net/llc/sysctl_net_llc.c in the Linux kernel before 3.19 uses an incorrect data type in a sysctl table, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel memory or possibly have unspecified other impact by accessing a sysctl entry.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2015-04-21
Last modified 2026-05-06
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

4.6

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Availability
Vector string
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Weakness type

CWE-17

CVE-2015-2041 is classified as CWE-17

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

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2015-2041 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2015-2041?

    CVE-2015-2041 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 out of 10 . CVE-2015-2041 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2015-2041?

    CVE-2015-2041 has a CVSS score of 4.6 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-2041?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2015-2041. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2015-2041 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2015-2041 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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