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F5 BIG-IP - Linux kernel vulnerability CVE-2014-9420
Information
Severity
Severity
Medium
Family
Family
F5 Local Security Checks
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
4.9
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Solution Type
Solution Type
Vendor Patch
Created
Created
7 years ago
Modified
Modified
2 years ago
Summary
The remote host is missing a security patch.
Insight
Insight
The rock_continue function in fs/isofs/rock.c in the Linux kernel through 3.18.1 does not restrict the number of Rock Ridge continuation entries, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop, and system crash or hang) via a crafted iso9660 image. (CVE-2014-9420)
Detection Method
Detection Method
Checks if a vulnerable version is present on the target host.
Solution
Solution
See the referenced vendor advisory for a solution.