CVE-2015-8569 describes a vulnerability in the Linux kernel's pptp_bind and pptp_connect functions, affecting versions through 4.3.3. This flaw, a failure to verify address length, allows a local, high-privileged attacker to read sensitive kernel memory, potentially bypassing Kernel Address Space Layout Randomization (KASLR). Rated with a low CVSS score of 2.3, the vulnerability has minimal public attention, with no known exploits, Metasploit modules, or community discussions, indicating a low exploitation risk.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.3.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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