CVE-2015-5707

Medium

Integer overflow in the sg_start_req function in drivers/scsi/sg.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.x through 4.x before 4.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a large iov_count value in a write request.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2015-10-19
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-190

CVE-2015-5707 is a Integer Overflow vulnerability

What is Integer Overflow?

The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow, leading to unexpected values. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2015-5707?

    CVE-2015-5707 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 out of 10 , classified as an Integer Overflow flaw (CWE-190) . CVE-2015-5707 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2015-5707?

    CVE-2015-5707 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-2015-5707?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2015-5707 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2015-5707 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2015-5707 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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