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CVE-2015-8953

fs/overlayfs/copy_up.c in the Linux kernel before 4.2.6 uses an incorrect cleanu...

Medium CVSS 5.5

Overview

fs/overlayfs/copy_up.c in the Linux kernel before 4.2.6 uses an incorrect cleanup code path, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (dentry reference leak) via filesystem operations on a large file in a lower overlayfs layer.

CWE: CWE-399 Published: 2016-10-16T21:59:03.067
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟡 MEDIUM.

  • CVSS: 5.5 (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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