CVE-2014-8559
Medium
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.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedNov 10, 2014
First seenNov 10, 2014
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v ≤ 3.17.2 | — |
| canonical ubuntu_linux | 12.04, 14.04, 14.10 | — |
| novell suse_linux_enterprise_desktop | 12.0 | — |
| novell suse_linux_enterprise_server | 12.0 | — |
| opensuse evergreen | 11.4 | — |
| opensuse opensuse | 13.1 | — |
| suse linux_enterprise_real_time_extension | 11 | — |
| suse linux_enterprise_software_development_kit | 12 | — |
| suse linux_enterprise_workstation_extension | 12 | — |
| suse suse_linux_enterprise_server | 11 | — |
| oracle linux | 7 | — |
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