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CVE-2015-8966

arch/arm/kernel/sys_oabi-compat.c in the Linux kernel before 4.4 allows local us...

High CVSS 7.8

Overview

arch/arm/kernel/sys_oabi-compat.c in the Linux kernel before 4.4 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted (1) F_OFD_GETLK, (2) F_OFD_SETLK, or (3) F_OFD_SETLKW command in an fcntl64 system call.

CWE: CWE-264 Published: 2016-12-08T21:59:00.160
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟠 HIGH.

  • CVSS: 7.8 (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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