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CVE-2014-5472

kernel: isofs: unbound recursion when processing relocated directories

Severity Score

4.0
*CVSS v2

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

1
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

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.

La función parse_rock_ridge_inode_internal en fs/isofs/rock.c en el kernel de Linux hasta 3.16.1 permite a usuarios locales causar una denegación de servicio (un proceso de montaje imparable) a través de un imagen iso9660 manipulado con una entrada CL de auto referencia.

It was found that the parse_rock_ridge_inode_internal() function of the Linux kernel's ISOFS implementation did not correctly check relocated directories when processing Rock Ridge child link (CL) tags. An attacker with physical access to the system could use a specially crafted ISO image to crash the system or, potentially, escalate their privileges on the system.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
Complete
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Complete
Integrity
Complete
Availability
Complete
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
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Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2014-08-26 CVE Reserved
  • 2014-09-01 CVE Published
  • 2023-03-08 EPSS Updated
  • 2024-08-06 CVE Updated
  • 2024-08-06 First Exploit
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
CWE
  • CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
CAPEC
References (26)
URL Date SRC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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Linux
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Linux Kernel
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<= 3.16.1
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Affected
Linux
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Linux Kernel
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3.16.0
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Affected