CVE-2015-5366 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel before version 4.0.6, specifically within the udp_recvmsg and udpv6_recvmsg functions. It allows remote attackers to disrupt EPOLLET epoll applications by sending UDP packets with incorrect checksums. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.0, indicating a medium severity with low attack complexity and no authentication required, leading to a partial availability impact. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.0.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
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