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DEBIAN-CVE-2015-8569
DEBIAN-CVE-2015-8569
PUBLISHED
CVSS 2.299999952316284 LOW
Record from OSV · Published December 28, 2015
The (1) pptp_bind and (2) pptp_connect functions in drivers/net/ppp/pptp.c in the Linux kernel through 4.3.3 do not verify an address length, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory and bypass the KASLR protection mechanism via a crafted application.
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux | Debian:14 | 4.3.3-3 |
| linux | Debian:12 | 4.3.3-3 |
| linux | Debian:13 | 4.3.3-3 |
Risk scores
CVSS 3.0
2.299999952316284
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian:14 | linux | 0 |
| Debian:12 | linux | 0 |
| Debian:13 | linux | 0 |
Timeline
- Dec 28, 2015 CVE Published
- Sep 9, 2026 CVE Updated
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