CVE-2015-7312: Race Condition
First published: Mon Nov 16 2015(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | >=3.0.0<=3.19.8 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=4.0.0<=4.20.15 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.133-1 6.12.21-1 6.12.22-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://sourceforge.net/p/aufs/mailman/message/34449209/
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3364
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/22/10
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2777-1
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2015-7312
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/10/3
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-7312
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2015-7312
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-7312
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2015-7312
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7312?
CVE-2015-7312 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to perform denial of service or privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7312?
To fix CVE-2015-7312, update the affected Linux kernel versions to at least 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.11-1, or 6.12.12-1.
What systems are affected by CVE-2015-7312?
CVE-2015-7312 affects various versions of the Linux Kernel ranging from 3.0.0 to 4.20.15, as well as specific distributions like Debian 8.0 and Ubuntu 14.04.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-7312?
An attacker could exploit CVE-2015-7312 to cause denial of service through use-after-free vulnerabilities or potentially gain higher privileges on the system.
Is there a known workaround for CVE-2015-7312?
There are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2015-7312; the best course of action is to apply the appropriate kernel updates provided by the distribution maintainers.
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