CVE-2015-8963: Race Condition
Last updated 24 July 2024
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Race condition in kernel/events/core.c in the Linux kernel before 4.4 ...
— Debian
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-8963?
CVE-2015-8963 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel before version 4.4 that allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service.
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8963?
CVE-2015-8963 has a severity rating of high (7/10).
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by leveraging a race condition in the kernel's handling of an swevent data structure during a CPU unplug operation.
Which versions of Linux are affected by CVE-2015-8963?
Linux versions before 4.4 are affected by CVE-2015-8963.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-8963?
More information about CVE-2015-8963 can be found in the references provided: http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=12ca6ad2e3a896256f086497a7c7406a547ee373, http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.html, https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/12ca6ad2e3a896256f086497a7c7406a547ee373.