SB2014090108 - Input validation error in Linux kernel

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SB2014090108 - Input validation error in Linux kernel

Published: September 1, 2014 Updated: August 10, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2014090108
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-5472)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The parse_rock_ridge_inode_internal function in fs/isofs/rock.c in the Linux kernel through 3.16.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (unkillable mount process) via a crafted iso9660 image with a self-referential CL entry.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References