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CVE-2015-8963

Race condition in kernel/events/core.c in the Linux kernel before 4.4 allows loc...

High CVSS 7.0

Overview

Race condition in kernel/events/core.c in the Linux kernel before 4.4 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) by leveraging incorrect handling of an swevent data structure during a CPU unplug operation.

CWE: CWE-362 Published: 2016-11-16T05:59:02.890
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟠 HIGH.

  • CVSS: 7.0 (HIGH)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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