CVE-2015-1339
First published: Thu Mar 03 2016(Updated: )
Kernel memory leak in the CUSE driver using stress-ng was found. It is possible for privileged attacker to cause a local DoS via memory exhaustion by repeatedly opening /dev/cuse for reading. Upstream patch: <a href="https://git.kernel.org/linus/2c5816b4beccc8ba709144539f6fdd764f8fa49c">https://git.kernel.org/linus/2c5816b4beccc8ba709144539f6fdd764f8fa49c</a> References: <a href="https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=969356">https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=969356</a> <a href="http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q1/495">http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q1/495</a>
Credit: security@ubuntu.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/linux | 5.10.218-1 5.10.221-1 6.1.94-1 6.1.99-1 6.9.12-1 6.10.3-1 | |
| redhat/kernel | <4.4 | 4.4 |
| Linux kernel | <=4.3.6 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Debuginfo | =11-sp4 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension | =11-sp4 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=2c5816b4beccc8ba709144539f6fdd764f8fa49c
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00015.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00059.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/03/02/13
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=969356
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1314331
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/2c5816b4beccc8ba709144539f6fdd764f8fa49c
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-1339
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/2c5816b4beccc8ba709144539f6fdd764f8fa49c
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q1/495
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1314332
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/cc080e9e9be16ccf26135d366d7d2b65209f1d56
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1339?
CVE-2015-1339 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local denial of service through memory exhaustion.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1339?
To mitigate CVE-2015-1339, ensure that your kernel is updated to a version that has patched this issue, such as 5.10.218-1 or later.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2015-1339?
CVE-2015-1339 affects Linux kernel versions prior to certain patched versions, specifically those listed in the affected software section.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2015-1339?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2015-1339 to locally cause a denial of service by exhausting system memory.
Is CVE-2015-1339 a vulnerability with remote exploitation potential?
No, CVE-2015-1339 is a local vulnerability that requires privileged access to exploit.
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