CVE-2015-7515
MediumThe aiptek_probe function in drivers/input/tablet/aiptek.c in the Linux kernel before 4.4 allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) via a crafted USB device that lacks endpoints.
CVSS 3.1 score
4.6
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-476CVE-2015-7515 is a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability
What is NULL Pointer Dereference?
The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL, typically causing a crash. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2015-7515 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Debian Securityhttp://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3607Third Party Advisory
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Securityfocushttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84288Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2967-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2967-2Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2968-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2968-2Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2969-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2970-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2971-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2971-2Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2971-3Third Party Advisory
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Issue Tracking
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Debian Securityhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-7515Third Party Advisory
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Exploit-DBhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39544/Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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PatchKernel patch commithttp://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=8e20cf2bce122ce9262d6034ee5d5b76fbb92f96
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/8e20cf2bce122ce9262d6034ee5d5b76fbb92f96
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2015-7515?
CVE-2015-7515 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 out of 10 , classified as a NULL Pointer Dereference flaw (CWE-476) . CVE-2015-7515 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-2015-7515?
CVE-2015-7515 has a CVSS score of 4.6 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-7515?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2015-7515. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2015-7515 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2015-7515 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 NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476)?
The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL, typically causing a crash. View CWE-476 on MITRE CWE →