SB2017092510 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel
Published: September 25, 2017 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017092510
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2015-5327)
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.
Out-of-bounds memory read in the x509_decode_time function in x509_cert_parser.c in Linux kernels 4.3-rc1 and after.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.