CVE-2015-8955: High severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability
arch/arm64/kernel/perfevent.c in the Linux kernel before 4.1 on arm64 ...
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1 - Upgrade
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ubuntu/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.13.0-125.174 - Upgrade
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Linux kernelto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2015-8955.
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8955?
The severity of CVE-2015-8955 is high.
How does CVE-2015-8955 impact Linux arm64 platforms?
CVE-2015-8955 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (invalid pointer dereference) on Linux arm64 platforms.
How do I fix the CVE-2015-8955 vulnerability on Ubuntu?
To fix the CVE-2015-8955 vulnerability on Ubuntu, update the linux-armadaxp, linux-aws, linux-azure, linux-euclid, linux-flo, linux-gcp, linux-gke, linux-goldfish, linux-grouper, linux-hwe, linux-hwe-edge, linux-kvm, linux-linaro-omap, linux-linaro-shared, linux-linaro-vexpress, linux-lts-quantal, linux-lts-raring, linux-lts-saucy, linux-lts-trusty, linux-lts-utopic, linux-lts-vivid, linux-lts-wily, linux-lts-xenial, linux-maguro, linux-mako, linux-manta, linux-oem, linux-qcm-msm, linux-raspi2, linux-snapdragon, linux-ti-omap4, or linux package to version 4.1 or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-8955?
You can find more information about CVE-2015-8955 at the following references: [Link 1](http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=8fff105e13041e49b82f92eef034f363a6b1c071), [Link 2](http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-10-01.html), [Link 3](https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/8fff105e13041e49b82f92eef034f363a6b1c071).