CVE-2014-8559

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…

published November 10, 2014

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
54.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

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.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00738 · 54.0th percentile
Published
2014-11-10T11:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 NOV 11:00Z
    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…
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