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

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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?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2014-5472 patch availability.

  • 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.

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