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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DSA-3170-1 | linux security update |
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EUVD-2014-8396 | 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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USN-2492-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
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USN-2493-1 | Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities |
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USN-2515-1 | Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities |
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USN-2516-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
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USN-2517-1 | Linux kernel (Utopic HWE) vulnerabilities |
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USN-2518-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T13:18:48.453Z
Reserved: 2014-10-30T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2014-8559

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Status : Deferred
Published: 2014-11-10T11:55:09.813
Modified: 2025-04-12T10:46:40.837
Link: CVE-2014-8559


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