Vulnerability Description
The memory resource controller (aka memcg) in the Linux kernel allows local users to cause a denial of service (deadlock) by spawning new processes within a memory-constrained cgroup.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Mrg | 2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0864.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2152.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2411.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0068.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74293Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1198109Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0864.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2152.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2411.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0068.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74293Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1198109Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8171?
CVE-2014-8171 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The memory resource controller (aka memcg) in the Linux kernel allows local users to cause a denial of service (deadlock) by spawning new processes within a memory-constrained cgroup.
How severe is CVE-2014-8171?
CVE-2014-8171 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8171?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Mrg.