CVE-2015-8967

kernel: arm64: Strict page permission bypass

Published Dec 8, 2016 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
arch/arm64/kernel/sys.c in the Linux kernel before 4.0 allows local users to bypass the "strict page permissions" protection mechanism and modify the system-call table, and consequently gain privileges, by leveraging write access.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2015-8823 arch/arm64/kernel/sys.c in the Linux kernel before 4.0 allows local users to bypass the "strict page permissions" protection mechanism and modify the system-call table, and consequently gain privileges, by leveraging write access.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3360-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3360-2 Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
google_android
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 8:36 AM
Reserved
Oct 30, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 8, 2016, 9:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:35 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Dec 8, 2016, 12:00 AM