How severe is CVE-2015-2041?

CVE-2015-2041 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-2041 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2041?

CVE-2015-2041 primarily affects Suse Suse Linux Enterprise Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2041?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-2041 published?

CVE-2015-2041 was published on 2015-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2041

CVE-2015-2041 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Suse Suse Linux Enterprise Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-17.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-17
Affected product: Suse Suse Linux Enterprise Server
Published: 2015-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

net/llc/sysctl_net_llc.c in the Linux kernel before 3.19 uses an incorrect data type in a sysctl table, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel memory or possibly have unspecified other impact by accessing a sysctl entry.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2041?: net/llc/sysctl_net_llc.c in the Linux kernel before 3.19 uses an incorrect data type in a sysctl table, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel memory or possibly have unspecified other impact by accessing a sysctl entry.
How severe is CVE-2015-2041?: CVE-2015-2041 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-2041 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2041?: CVE-2015-2041 primarily affects Suse Suse Linux Enterprise Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2041?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-2041 published?: CVE-2015-2041 was published on 2015-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server:10:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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