CVE-2015-4700

Medium

The bpf_int_jit_compile function in arch/x86/net/bpf_jit_comp.c in the Linux kernel before 4.0.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) by creating a packet filter and then loading crafted BPF instructions that trigger late convergence by the JIT compiler.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2015-08-31
Last modified 2026-05-06
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

4.9

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
Vector string
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Weakness type

CWE-17

CVE-2015-4700 is classified as CWE-17

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

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2015-4700?

    CVE-2015-4700 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 out of 10 . CVE-2015-4700 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2015-4700?

    CVE-2015-4700 has a CVSS score of 4.9 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-4700?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2015-4700 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2015-4700 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2015-4700 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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