CVE-2015-9004
High
Description
kernel/events/core.c in the Linux kernel before 3.19 mishandles counter grouping, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, related to the perf_pmu_register and perf_event_open functions.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedMay 2, 2017
First seenMay 2, 2017
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel3.2.95, 3.10.105, 3.12.68, 3.16.35, 3.18.52 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v < 3.2.95, 3.10.65 ≤ v < 3.10.105, 3.12 ≤ v < 3.12.68, 3.14.29 ≤ v < 3.16.35, 3.18.3 ≤ v < 3.18.52 | 3.2.95, 3.10.105, 3.12.68, 3.16.35, 3.18.52 |
| google android | v ≤ 7.1.1 | — |
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