CVE-2015-7885: Infoleak
First published: Fri Oct 23 2015(Updated: )
An information leak flaw was found in the dgnc_mgmt_ioctl() function of the Linux kernel. Original report: <a href="http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q4/115">http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q4/115</a> Upstream patch: <a href="https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/next/linux-next.git/commit/?id=4b6184336ebb5c8dc1eae7f7ab46ee608a748b05">https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/next/linux-next.git/commit/?id=4b6184336ebb5c8dc1eae7f7ab46ee608a748b05</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Linux kernel | <=4.3.2 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.115-1 6.1.119-1 6.11.10-1 6.12.5-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=4b6184336ebb5c8dc1eae7f7ab46ee608a748b05
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/21/8
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77317
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034896
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2841-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2841-2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2842-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2842-2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2843-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2843-2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2843-3
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2844-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1274728
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/4b6184336ebb5c8dc1eae7f7ab46ee608a748b05
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2015-7885
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q4/115
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/next/linux-next.git/commit/?id=4b6184336ebb5c8dc1eae7f7ab46ee608a748b05
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1274730
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit?id=4b6184336ebb5c8dc1eae7f7ab46ee608a748b05
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-7885
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2015-7885
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-7885
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2015-7885
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-7885?
CVE-2015-7885 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel that allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a crafted application.
How does the dgnc_mgmt_ioctl function in drivers/staging/dgnc/dgnc_mgmt.c trigger CVE-2015-7885?
The dgnc_mgmt_ioctl function in drivers/staging/dgnc/dgnc_mgmt.c triggers CVE-2015-7885 by not initializing a certain structure member.
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7885?
CVE-2015-7885 has a low severity rating.
How can I fix CVE-2015-7885?
To fix CVE-2015-7885, you should update the Linux kernel to a version that includes the necessary patch.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-7885?
You can find more information about CVE-2015-7885 at the following references: [1] [2] [3].
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