CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-5157

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In the Linux kernel before version 4.1.6 on the x86_64 platform, there is a flaw in handling IRET faults during NMI processing that occurred during userspace execution. This may allow local users to gain privileges by triggering an NMI.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be exposed to unauthorized access to systems by local users, potentially leading to privilege escalation and security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 4.1.6 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

arch/x86/entry/entry_64.S in the Linux kernel before 4.1.6 on the x86_64 platform mishandles IRET faults in processing NMIs that occurred during userspace execution, which might allow local users to gain privileges by triggering an NMI.

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