CVE-2015-0565

CRITICALNVD 10.0AggregatingSoon

10.0

NaCl in 2015 allowed the CLFLUSH instruction, making rowhammer attacks possible.

CVSS v3: 10.0
EG Score: 10.0(low)
EPSS: —
KEV: Not listed

Published

February 25, 2020

Last Modified

November 21, 2024

Advisory Details (3)

Auto-updated May 23, 2026

🔬 Proof of concept available. No patch confirmed yet.

generic🟡 PoC Available

Rowhammer - NaCl Sandbox Escape - Linux_x86-64 local Exploit

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36311/

generic🟡 PoC Available

Linux Kernel (x86-64) - Rowhammer Privilege Escalation - Linux_x86-64 local Exploit

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36310/

generic🟡 PoC Available

Exploiting the DRAM rowhammer bug to gain kernel privileges Rowhammer blog post (draft) - Project Zero

https://googleprojectzero.blogspot.com/2015/03/exploiting-dram-rowhammer-bug-to-gain.html

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What is CVE-2015-0565?

CVE-2015-0565 is a critical vulnerability published on February 25, 2020. NaCl in 2015 allowed the CLFLUSH instruction, making rowhammer attacks possible.

When was CVE-2015-0565 disclosed?

CVE-2015-0565 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on February 25, 2020, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-0565?

CVE-2015-0565 has a CVSS v3 base score of 10.0 (NVD). The EG score is currently aggregating — additional source signals are being incorporated as they become available..

How do I remediate CVE-2015-0565?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2015-0565, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2015-0565

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📋 Advisory Details (3)

Rowhammer - NaCl Sandbox Escape - Linux_x86-64 local Exploit

Linux Kernel (x86-64) - Rowhammer Privilege Escalation - Linux_x86-64 local Exploit

Exploiting the DRAM rowhammer bug to gain kernel privileges Rowhammer blog post (draft) - Project Zero

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