Linux Kernel up to 3.12.16 code

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 3.12.16. This affects an unknown function of the component Linux Kernel. The manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2014-8172. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 3.12.16 (Operating System). This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Linux Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-17. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

The filesystem implementation in the Linux kernel before 3.13 performs certain operations on lists of files with an inappropriate locking approach, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (soft lockup or system crash) via unspecified use of Asynchronous I/O (AIO) operations.

The weakness was presented 03/16/2015 by Al Viro (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-8172 since 10/10/2014. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 81885 (CentOS 7 : kernel (CESA-2015:0290)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CentOS Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 123371 (Red Hat Update for kernel (RHSA-2015:0290)).

Upgrading to version 3.12.17 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (81885), SecurityFocus (BID 72994†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-49251†). See VDB-68132, VDB-68209, VDB-68277 and VDB-68637 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Code
CWE: CWE-17
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 81885
Nessus Name: CentOS 7 : kernel (CESA-2015:0290)
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OpenVAS ID: 80056
OpenVAS Name: Oracle Linux Local Check: ELSA-2015-0290
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 3.12.17
Patch: eee5cc2702929fd41cce28058dc6d6717f723f87

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: RHSA-2015:0290
Researcher: Al Viro
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-8172 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-8172
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-74423
SecurityFocus: 72994 - Linux Kernel 'fs/file_table.c' Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 49251 - Linux Kernel before 3.13 Local DoS Related to Asynchronous Operations, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/30/2015 12:37
Updated: 05/01/2022 14:06
Changes: 03/30/2015 12:37 (63), 06/23/2017 15:30 (9), 05/01/2022 13:53 (5), 05/01/2022 14:00 (1), 05/01/2022 14:06 (2)
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