Vulnerability Description
The fuse_fill_write_pages function in fs/fuse/file.c in the Linux kernel before 4.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a writev system call that triggers a zero length for the first segment of an iov.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 4.4 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension | 12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=3ca813Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00094.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00015.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-04/msg00045.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00005.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-08/msg00038.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3503Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/24/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjul2016-3090544.hThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinoct2016-3090547.htmThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81688Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2886-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1290642Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/3ca8138f014a913f98e6ef40e939868e1e9ea87Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=3ca813Issue TrackingPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8785?
CVE-2015-8785 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). The fuse_fill_write_pages function in fs/fuse/file.c in the Linux kernel before 4.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a writev system call that triggers a zero length...
How severe is CVE-2015-8785?
CVE-2015-8785 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8785?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Suse Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension.