CVE-2015-3036

CVE-2015-3036

Published May 21, 2015 · Updated Aug 6, 2024

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.

CVSS severityUnavailable
Unscored
EPSS probability27.73%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

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.

The record

CVE
CVE-2015-3036
Published
May 21, 2015
Updated
Aug 6, 2024
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
Unavailable
Attack vector
Unavailable
Privileges
Unavailable

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. May 21, 2015CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 6, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
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Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

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