Vulnerability Description
The udf_read_inode function in fs/udf/inode.c in the Linux kernel before 3.19.1 does not validate certain length values, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (incorrect data representation or integer overflow, and OOPS) via a crafted UDF filesystem.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.19 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=23b133
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00049.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-08/msg00011.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00018.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00021.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3290
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3313
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.19.1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/02/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74963
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033187
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2631-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2632-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1228204
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/23b133bdc452aa441fcb9b82cbf6dd05cfd342d
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-4167?
CVE-2015-4167 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). The udf_read_inode function in fs/udf/inode.c in the Linux kernel before 3.19.1 does not validate certain length values, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (incorrect data represent...
How severe is CVE-2015-4167?
CVE-2015-4167 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-4167?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Linux Linux Kernel, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.