CVE-2015-1333 describes a memory leak in the Linux kernel, specifically within the __key_link_end function, affecting versions prior to 4.1.4. An unprivileged local attacker can trigger this vulnerability by repeatedly using the add_key system call with references to existing keys, leading to excessive memory consumption and a denial of service. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.9, indicating a low attack complexity and local access requirement, with the primary impact being system availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage regarding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.1.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
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