CVE-2014-8559
MEDIUMLinux Kernel < 3.17.2 - Denial of Service
Title source: ruleDescription
The d_walk function in fs/dcache.c in the Linux kernel through 3.17.2 does not properly maintain the semantics of rename_lock, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (deadlock and system hang) via a crafted application.
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Scores
CVSS v3
5.5
EPSS
0.0006
EPSS Percentile
17.0%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Classification
CWE
CWE-400
Status
draft
Affected Products (13)
linux/linux_kernel
< 3.17.2
canonical/ubuntu_linux
canonical/ubuntu_linux
canonical/ubuntu_linux
novell/suse_linux_enterprise_desktop
novell/suse_linux_enterprise_server
opensuse/evergreen
opensuse/opensuse
suse/linux_enterprise_real_time_extension
suse/linux_enterprise_software_development_kit
suse/linux_enterprise_workstation_extension
suse/suse_linux_enterprise_server
oracle/linux
Timeline
Published
Nov 10, 2014
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026