CVE-2015-3036

High

Stack-based buffer overflow in the run_init_sbus function in the KCodes NetUSB module for the Linux kernel, as used in certain NETGEAR products, TP-LINK products, and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a long computer name in a session on TCP port 20005.

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

CVSS 2.0 score

10.0

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

Weakness type

CWE-119

CVE-2015-3036 is a Buffer Overflow vulnerability

What is Buffer Overflow?

The product performs operations on a memory buffer but reads or writes outside its intended boundaries. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2015-3036?

    CVE-2015-3036 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 out of 10 , classified as a Buffer Overflow flaw (CWE-119) . CVE-2015-3036 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2015-3036?

    CVE-2015-3036 has a CVSS score of 10.0 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-3036?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2015-3036 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2015-3036 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2015-3036 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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