CVE-2015-8944: Infoleak
First published: Sat Aug 06 2016(Updated: )
Last updated 29 November 2024
Credit: security@android.com security@android.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Android | <=6.0.1 | |
| Linux Linux kernel | <=4.7 | |
| 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://www.openwall.com/lists/kernel-hardening/2016/04/06/22
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-08-01.html
- https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.10/commit/?id=e758417e7c31b975c862aa55d0ceef28f3cc9104
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92222
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2015-8944
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-8944
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2015-8944
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-8944
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2015-8944
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-8944?
CVE-2015-8944 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel through version 4.7 that allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the /proc/iomem file.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2015-8944?
CVE-2015-8944 affects Nexus 6 and Nexus 7 (2013) devices running Android before 2016-08-05.
How can a local user exploit CVE-2015-8944?
A local user can exploit CVE-2015-8944 by reading the /proc/iomem file on the affected device.
What can an attacker gain from exploiting CVE-2015-8944?
By exploiting CVE-2015-8944, an attacker can obtain sensitive information from the /proc/iomem file.
How can I mitigate CVE-2015-8944?
To mitigate CVE-2015-8944, it is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 4.7 or later.
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