CVE-2015-2041 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can read sensitive kernel memory via a sysctl entry due to an incorrect data type in the Linux kernel.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2015-2041?
CVE-2015-2041 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 21 Apr 2015. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
net/llc/sysctl_net_llc.c in the Linux kernel before 3.19 uses an incorrect data type in a sysctl table, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel memory or possibly have unspecified other impact by accessing a sysctl entry.
Weakness: CWE-17
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-2041?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Linux kernel, Suse Suse Linux Enterprise Server.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2041?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2015-2041 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-2041 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2015-2041, GHSA-rp6h-cpcg-rw4q, UBUNTU-CVE-2015-2041.