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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Published : 2014-11-10 11:55
Updated : 2020-08-13 17:42
NVD link : CVE-2014-8559
Mitre link : CVE-2014-8559
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2014-8559
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Products Affected
suse
- suse_linux_enterprise_server
- linux_enterprise_real_time_extension
- linux_enterprise_software_development_kit
- linux_enterprise_workstation_extension
oracle
- linux
novell
- suse_linux_enterprise_desktop
- suse_linux_enterprise_server
opensuse
- evergreen
- opensuse
canonical
- ubuntu_linux
linux
- linux_kernel
CWE
CWE-400
Uncontrolled Resource Consumption