SB2015083107 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel x86 net

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SB2015083107 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel x86 net

Published: August 31, 2015

Security Bulletin ID SB2015083107
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2015-4700)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation error within the bpf_int_jit_compile() function in arch/x86/net/bpf_jit_comp.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References