CVE-2014-8559

MEDIUM

Linux Kernel < 3.17.2 - Denial of Service

Title source: rule

Description

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.

References (31)

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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