CVE-2015-3036

Public Exploit

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.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 64.10% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory cert.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-3036?
CVE-2015-3036 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-3036?
To fix CVE-2015-3036, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-3036 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2015-3036 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~64% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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