CVE-2015-4700: The bpf_int_jit_compile function in arch/x86/net/bpf_jit_comp.c in the Linux kernel before 4.0.6 allows loc...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2015-4700 is a Linux kernel flaw where a local user could crash the system through crafted BPF filter activity. It is not described as remote code execution. Business urgency depends on whether untrusted local users or workloads can run on affected Linux hosts. Exposure is most relevant to Linux systems running kernels before 4.0.6, especially x86 systems with local users or workloads able to create packet filters. The bundle references multiple distro advisories but does not provide exact affected package versions. Handle through normal kernel patch management, with higher priority for multi-user systems, hosting environments, and shared compute platforms. The impact is availability loss rather than confirmed data theft or remote compromise in the provided evidence. Mitigation focus: Apply the vendor kernel update for your Linux distribution.; Prioritize shared servers with untrusted local users or workloads.; Verify whether your distribution backported the upstream fix..

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Jun 13, 2026, 22:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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