CVE-2014-8559 in Kernel
Summary
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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Reservation
10/30/2014
Disclosure
11/10/2014
Status
Confirmed
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| ID | Vulnerability | CWE | Exp | Cou | CVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68092 | Linux Kernel Virtual File System resource management | 399 | Unproven | Official fix | CVE-2014-8559 |