CVE-2015-3036

CVE-2015-3036 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Kcodes Netusb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 28% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the run_init_sbus function in the KCodes NetUSB module for the Linux kernel, as used in certain NETGEAR products, TP-LINK products, and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a long computer name in a session on TCP port 20005.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3036?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the run_init_sbus function in the KCodes NetUSB module for the Linux kernel, as used in certain NETGEAR products, TP-LINK products, and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a long computer name in a session on TCP port 20005.
How severe is CVE-2015-3036?
CVE-2015-3036 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-3036 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 28% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-3036?
CVE-2015-3036 affects Kcodes Netusb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3036?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-3036 published?
CVE-2015-3036 was published on 2015-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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