CVE-2015-3290: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-v8jv-m5jm-jgfg
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-3290 is a HIGH security vulnerability vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2015-3290 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-3290
GHSA Identifier GHSA-v8jv-m5jm-jgfg
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2015-3290

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2015-3290, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

arch/x86/entry/entry_64.S in the Linux kernel before 4.1.6 on the x86_64 platform improperly relies on espfix64 during nested NMI processing, which allows local users to gain privileges by triggering an NMI within a certain instruction window.

References

NVD — CVE-2015-3290 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-3290
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/9b6e6a8334d56354853f9c255d1395c2ba570e0a
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1243465
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37722 WEB
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37722
git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/g... WEB
http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=9b6e6a8334d56354853f9c255d1395c2ba570e0a
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-08/msg00011.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3313
www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4... WEB
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.1.6
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/22/7
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/04/8
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76004
www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2687-1 WEB
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2687-1
www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2688-1 WEB
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2688-1
www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2689-1 WEB
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2689-1
www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2690-1 WEB
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2690-1
www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2691-1 WEB
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2691-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3290?
CVE-2015-3290 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under General Security Weakness.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2015-3290?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-3290?
CVE-2015-3290 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2015-3290?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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