CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-3036

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow in the run_init_sbus function in the KCodes NetUSB module for the Linux kernel allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a long computer name in a session on TCP port 20005.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could remotely take control of the system, posing a serious threat to the security of devices and data within the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability and to monitor traffic on TCP port 20005.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Stack-based buffer overflow in the run_init_sbus function in the KCodes NetUSB module for the Linux kernel, as used in certain NETGEAR products, TP-LINK products, and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a long computer name in a session on TCP port 20005.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS