What is CVE-2014-5472?

CVE-2014-5472 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 out of 10, classified as a Improper Input Validation flaw (CWE-20). CVE-2014-5472 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2014-5472?

CVE-2014-5472 has a CVSS score of 4.0 out of 10, rated Medium severity. The vector string is AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-5472?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2014-5472. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

Is CVE-2014-5472 actively exploited?

CVE-2014-5472 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

CVE-2014-5472

Medium

The parse_rock_ridge_inode_internal function in fs/isofs/rock.c in the Linux kernel through 3.16.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (unkillable mount process) via a crafted iso9660 image with a self-referential CL entry.

Package Linux Kernel

Published 2014-09-01

Last modified 2026-05-06

CVSS version 2.0

Patch available

Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

4.0

out of 10

Medium

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Scope

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

Vector string

AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Weakness type

CWE-20

CVE-2014-5472 is a Improper Input Validation vulnerability

What is Improper Input Validation?

The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2014-5472 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Lists
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-10/msg00006.html
Lists
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-10/msg00007.html
Lists
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00010.html
Lists
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00025.html
Lists
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00020.html
Marc
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=142722450701342&w=2
Marc
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=142722544401658&w=2
Red Hat
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1318.html
Red Hat
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0102.html
Red Hat
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0695.html
Red Hat
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0782.html
Red Hat
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0803.html
Openwall
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/27/1
Securityfocus
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69428
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2354-1
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2355-1
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2356-1
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2357-1
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2358-1
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2359-1
Red Hat
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1134099
Code
https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=88
Exchange
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95556
Kernel patch commit
http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=410dd3cf4c9b36f27ed4542ee18b1af5e68645a4
Patch
Kernel patch commit
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/410dd3cf4c9b36f27ed4542ee18b1af5e68645a4
Patch

Details

CVE ID CVE-2014-5472

Severity Medium

CVSS score 4.0 / 10

CVSS version 2.0

Published 2014-09-01

Modified 2026-05-06

KEV No

Patch Awaiting data

Package linux

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5472?

CVE-2014-5472 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 out of 10 , classified as an Improper Input Validation flaw (CWE-20) . CVE-2014-5472 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2014-5472?

CVE-2014-5472 has a CVSS score of 4.0 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-5472?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2014-5472. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
Is CVE-2014-5472 actively exploited?

No — CVE-2014-5472 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
What is Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)?

The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. View CWE-20 on MITRE CWE →