CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-8966

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In the Linux kernel before version 4.4, there is a vulnerability that allows local users to gain elevated privileges via crafted F_OFD_GETLK, F_OFD_SETLK, or F_OFD_SETLKW commands in an fcntl64 system call.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to the system, posing a serious threat to the integrity and confidentiality of data within the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 4.4 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

arch/arm/kernel/sys_oabi-compat.c in the Linux kernel before 4.4 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted (1) F_OFD_GETLK, (2) F_OFD_SETLK, or (3) F_OFD_SETLKW command in an fcntl64 system call.

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