Kernel: fs: isofs: infinite loop in CE record entries
Published Dec 26, 2014
4.9
MEDIUMCVSS 2.0
EPSS 0.45%
Description
The rock_continue function in fs/isofs/rock.c in the Linux kernel through 3.18.1 does not restrict the number of Rock Ridge continuation entries, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop, and system crash or hang) via a crafted iso9660 image.
Affected products
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- ≤ 3.18.1
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
kernel-0:2.6.32-504.23.4.el6
Fixed · RHSA-2015:1081
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
kernel-0:3.10.0-229.7.2.ael7b
Fixed · RHSA-2015:1137
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
kernel-rt-0:3.10.0-229.7.2.rt56.141.6.el7_1
Fixed · RHSA-2015:1139
Red Hat Enterprise MRG 2
kernel-rt-1:3.10.0-229.rt56.153.el6rt
Fixed · RHSA-2015:1138
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
kernel
Will not fix
| Product | Package | State | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | kernel-0:2.6.32-504.23.4.el6 | Fixed | RHSA-2015:1081 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | kernel-0:3.10.0-229.7.2.ael7b | Fixed | RHSA-2015:1137 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | kernel-rt-0:3.10.0-229.7.2.rt56.141.6.el7_1 | Fixed | RHSA-2015:1139 |
| Red Hat Enterprise MRG 2 | kernel-rt-1:3.10.0-229.rt56.153.el6rt | Fixed | RHSA-2015:1138 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 | kernel | Will not fix | n/a |
No package ranges for this CVE.
Remediation
Red Hat statement
This issue affects the versions of the Linux kernel as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, 6, 7 and Red Hat Enterprise MRG 2. Future kernel updates for the respective releases may address this issue.
Metrics
No CVSS v4.0 score for this CVE.
No CVSS v3.1 score for this CVE.
No CVSS v3.0 score for this CVE.
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
This CVE is not in the KEV list.
No CISA SSVC assessment for this CVE yet.
Estimated probability of exploitation in the wild in the next 30 days (FIRST EPSS). As of Oct 1, 2026.
Score over time
2022–2026- EPSS v2
- EPSS v3
- EPSS v4
- EPSS v5
Percentile over time
- EPSS v2
- EPSS v3
- EPSS v4
- EPSS v5
Table of values (10 key points)
Flat stretches are collapsed; showing up to 120 newest points.
| Date | Score | Percentile | Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 0.45% (0.00452) | 36.92th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 0.46% (0.00455) | 35.92th | v5 (v2026.06.15) |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 0.19% (0.00189) | 38.52th | v4 (v2025.03.14) |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 0.04% (0.00044) | 11.89th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Jul 2, 2024 | 0.04% (0.00044) | 10.25th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 0.04% (0.00044) | 8.24th | v3 (v2023.03.01) |
| Mar 6, 2023 | 1.55% (0.01547) | 74.98th | v2 (v2022.01.01) |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 1.55% (0.01547) | 74.94th | v2 (v2022.01.01) |
| Apr 1, 2022 | 1.55% (0.01547) | 72.92th | v2 (v2022.01.01) |
| Feb 4, 2022 | 1.55% (0.01547) | 51.82th | v2 (v2022.01.01) |
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