CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-9004

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Linux kernel before version 3.19 has a flaw in counter grouping handling, allowing local users to gain elevated privileges via a crafted application.

Risk Assessment

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

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 3.19 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

kernel/events/core.c in the Linux kernel before 3.19 mishandles counter grouping, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, related to the perf_pmu_register and perf_event_open functions.

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