CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-7822

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The implementation of certain splice_write file operations in the Linux kernel before version 3.16 does not enforce a restriction on the maximum size of a single file, allowing local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impacts via a crafted splice system call.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability can lead to system crashes, affecting the availability of services within the organization. There is also a risk of unspecified impacts that may affect system integrity.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 3.16 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitoring and restricting access to system operations may help minimize risk.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The implementation of certain splice_write file operations in the Linux kernel before 3.16 does not enforce a restriction on the maximum size of a single file, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted splice system call, as demonstrated by use of a file descriptor associated with an ext4 filesystem.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS