CVE-2015-4003: High severity linux kernel vulnerability

Published Jun 7, 2015
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

The ozusbhandleepdata function in drivers/staging/ozwpan/ozusbsvc1.c in the OZWPAN driver in the Linux kernel through 4.0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and system crash) via a crafted packet.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=3.4<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
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

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 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:08 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:19 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-4003?

CVE-2015-4003 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service through a divide-by-zero error and system crash.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-4003?

To fix CVE-2015-4003, update to the patched versions of the Linux kernel, specifically 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, or 6.1.119-1 and later.

3

Which versions of Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2015-4003?

CVE-2015-4003 affects the Linux kernel versions from 3.4 through 4.0.5.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2015-4003?

The impact of CVE-2015-4003 is severe as it allows remote attackers to crash the system through specially crafted packets.

5

Is there a way to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2015-4003?

To mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2015-4003, immediately update your Linux kernel to a version that is not affected.

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