CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-4004

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The OZWPAN driver in the Linux kernel through 4.0.5 relies on an untrusted length field during packet parsing, allowing remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and system crash) via a crafted packet.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may gain access to sensitive data or cause system crashes, potentially leading to downtime and data loss for the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for suspicious packets.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The OZWPAN driver in the Linux kernel through 4.0.5 relies on an untrusted length field during packet parsing, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and system crash) via a crafted packet.

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