CVE-2015-9004

kernel: Allows creating groups that can't be co-scheduled

Published May 2, 2017 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
kernel/events/core.c in the Linux kernel before 3.19 mishandles counter grouping, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, related to the perf_pmu_register and perf_event_open functions.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2015-8858 kernel/events/core.c in the Linux kernel before 3.19 mishandles counter grouping, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, related to the perf_pmu_register and perf_event_open functions.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
google_android
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 8:36 AM
Reserved
Mar 28, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 2, 2017, 9:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:35 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jan 23, 2015, 12:00 AM