CVE-2015-2830: arch/x86/kernel/entry_64.S in the Linux kernel before 3.19.2 does not prevent the TS_COMPAT flag from reach...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2015-2830 is an old Linux kernel flaw that could let a local user or application bypass seccomp or audit protections. It matters most where those controls are relied on to restrict untrusted code, sandboxed processes, or monitored workloads. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux systems running kernels before 3.19.2 or vendor kernels that had not received the referenced security updates. Systems relying on seccomp or audit for containment or monitoring have higher operational relevance. Treat as a targeted legacy-kernel remediation item. It is not cited as actively exploited, but it can weaken sandboxing and audit controls, making it important for shared systems and environments that run untrusted code. Mitigation focus: Check vendor advisories for fixed kernel packages covering CVE-2015-2830.; Update affected Linux kernels using supported distribution security updates.; Reboot systems so the patched kernel is actually running..

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Jun 13, 2026, 22:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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