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CVE-2015-1420

1.9 · LOW

Race condition in the handle_to_path function in fs/fhandle.c in the Linux kernel through 3.19.1 allows local users to bypass intended size restrictions and trigger read operations on additional me…

Published Mar 16, 2015debianCWE-362EPSS 0.36%

Overview

CVE-2015-1420 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting debian debian_linux. It was published on March 16, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Race condition in the handle_to_path function in fs/fhandle.c in the Linux kernel through 3.19.1 allows local users to bypass intended size restrictions and trigger read operations on additional memory locations by changing the handle_bytes value of a file handle during the execution of this function.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from debian. Update debian_linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
linuxlinux_kernel0Affected

References

Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00023.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-08/msg00011.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00004.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00018.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00021.htmlRefmarc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=142247707318982&w=2Refwww.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3170Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/29/12Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/72357Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2660-1

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1420?

CVE-2015-1420 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting debian debian_linux. It was published on March 16, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2015-1420?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-1420?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from debian. Update debian_linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-1420?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-1420 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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