CVE-2014-9730

Medium

The udf_pc_to_char function in fs/udf/symlink.c in the Linux kernel before 3.18.2 relies on component lengths that are unused, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted UDF filesystem image.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2015-08-31
Last modified 2026-05-06
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

4.9

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
Vector string
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2014-9730?

    CVE-2014-9730 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 out of 10 . CVE-2014-9730 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2014-9730?

    CVE-2014-9730 has a CVSS score of 4.9 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-9730?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2014-9730 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2014-9730 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2014-9730 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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