CVE-2015-8785
MediumThe fuse_fill_write_pages function in fs/fuse/file.c in the Linux kernel before 4.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a writev system call that triggers a zero length for the first segment of an iov.
CVSS 3.1 score
6.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-835CVE-2015-8785 is a Infinite Loop vulnerability
What is Infinite Loop?
The product contains an iteration that does not exit even when it should. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2015-8785 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Third Party Advisory
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Debian Securityhttp://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3503Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Securityfocushttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/81688Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2886-1Third Party Advisory
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Issue Tracking
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PatchKernel patch commithttp://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=3ca8138f014a913f98e6ef40e939868e1e9ea876
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/3ca8138f014a913f98e6ef40e939868e1e9ea876
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2015-8785?
CVE-2015-8785 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 out of 10 , classified as an Infinite Loop flaw (CWE-835) . CVE-2015-8785 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2015-8785?
CVE-2015-8785 has a CVSS score of 6.2 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-8785?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2015-8785. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2015-8785 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2015-8785 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is Infinite Loop (CWE-835)?
The product contains an iteration that does not exit even when it should. View CWE-835 on MITRE CWE →