CVE-2014-8559

The d_walk function in fs/dcache.c in the Linux kernel through 3.17.2 does not properly maintain the semantics of rename_lock, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (deadlock and system hang) via a crafted application.

Date published : 2014-11-10

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70854

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.html