CVE-2015-8785

Medium

The 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.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2016-02-08
Last modified 2026-05-06
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

6.2

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-835

CVE-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

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Frequently asked questions

  • 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.

  • 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 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-8785?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2015-8785 patch availability.

  • 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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