CVE-2015-8845
Medium
Description
The tm_reclaim_thread function in arch/powerpc/kernel/process.c in the Linux kernel before 4.4.1 on powerpc platforms does not ensure that TM suspend mode exists before proceeding with a tm_reclaim call, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (TM Bad Thing exception and panic) via a crafted application.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedApr 27, 2016
First seenApr 27, 2016
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v ≤ 4.4 | — |
| suse suse_linux_enterprise_live_patching | 12.0 | — |
| suse suse_linux_enterprise_module_for_public_cloud | 12.0 | — |
| suse suse_linux_enterprise_real_time_extension | 12 | — |
| suse suse_linux_enterprise_software_development_kit | 12.0 | — |
| suse suse_linux_enterprise_workstation_extension | 12.0 | — |
| novell suse_linux_enterprise_desktop | 12.0 | — |
| novell suse_linux_enterprise_server | 12.0 | — |
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