CVE-2014-0203
Medium
Description
The __do_follow_link function in fs/namei.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.33 does not properly handle the last pathname component during use of certain filesystems, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (incorrect free operations and system crash) via an open system call.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedJun 23, 2014
First seenJun 23, 2014
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel2.6.33 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v < 2.6.33 | 2.6.33 |
| oracle linux | 5, 6 | — |
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