CVE-2015-4002: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 7, 2015
·
Updated

drivers/staging/ozwpan/ozusbsvc1.c in the OZWPAN driver in the Linux kernel through 4.0.5 does not ensure that certain length values are sufficiently large, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash or large loop) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet, related to the (1) ozusbrx and (2) ozusbhandleepdata functions.

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<3.4.109
Linux Linux kernel>=3.5<3.10.81
Linux Linux kernel>=3.11<3.12.45
Linux Linux kernel>=3.13<3.14.45
Linux Linux kernel>=3.15<3.16.35
Linux Linux kernel>=3.17<3.18.18
Linux Linux kernel>=3.19<4.0.6
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=15.10
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-1

Event History

Jun 7, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:09 PM
Description
Sep 20, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:09 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 16, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:24 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-4002?

CVE-2015-4002 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service or arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-4002?

To fix CVE-2015-4002, update the Linux kernel to a version that is patched, specifically versions 4.0.6 and later.

3

What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2015-4002?

CVE-2015-4002 affects Linux kernel versions up to 4.0.5, including various earlier versions like 3.4.x to 3.19.x.

4

Can CVE-2015-4002 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-4002 can be exploited remotely through crafted packets, leading to potential system crashes or arbitrary code execution.

5

What systems are impacted by CVE-2015-4002?

CVE-2015-4002 impacts various distributions of Linux, including Ubuntu and OpenSUSE, specifically those running vulnerable kernel versions.

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