CVE-2015-3288
Highmm/memory.c in the Linux kernel before 4.1.4 mishandles anonymous pages, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (page tainting) via a crafted application that triggers writing to page zero.
CVSS 3.1 score
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-20CVE-2015-3288 is a Improper Input Validation vulnerability
What is Improper Input Validation?
The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2015-3288 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Release Notes Vendor Advisory
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Securityfocushttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93591Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Debian Securityhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-3288Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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PatchKernel patch commithttp://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=6b7339f4c31ad69c8e9c0b2859276e22cf72176d
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1333830
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6b7339f4c31ad69c8e9c0b2859276e22cf72176d
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2015-3288?
CVE-2015-3288 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 , classified as an Improper Input Validation flaw (CWE-20) . CVE-2015-3288 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2015-3288?
CVE-2015-3288 has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-3288?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2015-3288. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2015-3288 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2015-3288 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)?
The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. View CWE-20 on MITRE CWE →