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. 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?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2015-3036. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

Is CVE-2015-3036 actively exploited?

CVE-2015-3036 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is Buffer Overflow (CWE-119)?

The product performs operations on a memory buffer but reads or writes outside its intended boundaries. See MITRE CWE for full details: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/119.html

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

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2015-3036 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Blog
http://blog.sec-consult.com/2015/05/kcodes-netusb-how-small-taiwanese.html
Packet Storm
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131987/KCodes-NetUSB-Buffer-Overflow.html
Packet Storm
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/133919/NetUSB-Stack-Buffer-Overflow.html
Seclists
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/May/74
Seclists
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Oct/50
Kb
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/177092

Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
Securityfocus
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74724
Securitytracker
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032377
Exploit-DB
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38454/
Exploit-DB
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38566/
Sec-Consult
https://www.sec-consult.com/fxdata/seccons/prod/temedia/advisories_txt/20150519-0_KCodes_NetUSB_Kernel_Stack_Buffer_Overflow_v10.txt

Details

CVE ID CVE-2015-3036

Severity High

CVSS score 10.0 / 10

CVSS version 2.0

Published 2015-05-21

Modified 2026-05-06

KEV No

Patch Awaiting data

Package linux

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?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2015-3036. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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.
What is Buffer Overflow (CWE-119)?

The product performs operations on a memory buffer but reads or writes outside its intended boundaries. View CWE-119 on MITRE CWE →