CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-3288

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In the Linux kernel before version 4.1.4, there is an issue with mishandling anonymous pages, allowing local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service via a crafted application that triggers writing to page zero.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to privilege escalation by local users or system instability, posing a serious threat to the integrity and availability of services.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 4.1.4 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

mm/memory.c in the Linux kernel before 4.1.4 mishandles anonymous pages, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (page tainting) via a crafted application that triggers writing to page zero.

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