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CVE-2015-8374

fs/btrfs/inode.c in the Linux kernel before 4.3.3 mishandles compressed inline e...

Medium CVSS 4.0

Overview

fs/btrfs/inode.c in the Linux kernel before 4.3.3 mishandles compressed inline extents, which allows local users to obtain sensitive pre-truncation information from a file via a clone action.

CWE: CWE-200 Published: 2015-12-28T11:59:05.170
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟡 MEDIUM.

  • CVSS: 4.0 (MEDIUM)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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