CVE-2015-6937

Medium

The __rds_conn_create function in net/rds/connection.c in the Linux kernel through 4.2.3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact by using a socket that was not properly bound.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2015-10-19
Last modified 2026-05-06
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

4.9

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

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2015-6937?

    CVE-2015-6937 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 out of 10 . CVE-2015-6937 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2015-6937?

    CVE-2015-6937 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-2015-6937?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2015-6937 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2015-6937 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2015-6937 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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