CVE-2015-3212

CVE-2015-3212 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. 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-362.

Key facts

Description

Race condition in net/sctp/socket.c in the Linux kernel before 4.1.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (list corruption and panic) via a rapid series of system calls related to sockets, as demonstrated by setsockopt calls.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3212?
Race condition in net/sctp/socket.c in the Linux kernel before 4.1.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (list corruption and panic) via a rapid series of system calls related to sockets, as demonstrated by setsockopt calls.
How severe is CVE-2015-3212?
CVE-2015-3212 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-3212 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-3212?
CVE-2015-3212 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3212?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-3212 published?
CVE-2015-3212 was published on 2015-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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