CVE-2015-8946

3.3 LOW
Published: July 22, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

ecryptfs-setup-swap in eCryptfs before 111 does not prevent the unencrypted swap partition from activating during boot when using GPT partitioning and certain versions of systemd, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

10 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
3.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.4%
27th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

canonical ecryptfs