CVE-2015-8569

Low

The (1) pptp_bind and (2) pptp_connect functions in drivers/net/ppp/pptp.c in the Linux kernel through 4.3.3 do not verify an address length, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory and bypass the KASLR protection mechanism via a crafted application.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2015-12-28
Last modified 2026-05-06
CVSS version 3.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.0 score

2.3

out of 10
Low
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Vector string
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Weakness type

CWE-200

CVE-2015-8569 is a Information Exposure vulnerability

What is Information Exposure?

The product exposes sensitive information to an actor not authorised to see it. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2015-8569?

    CVE-2015-8569 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.3 out of 10 , classified as an Information Exposure flaw (CWE-200) . CVE-2015-8569 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2015-8569?

    CVE-2015-8569 has a CVSS score of 2.3 out of 10, rated Low severity (CVSS 3.0). The vector string is CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-8569?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2015-8569 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2015-8569 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2015-8569 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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