CVE-2014-5471

Name: CVE-2014-5471
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-09-01T01:55:28.53+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-5471 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack consumption vulnerability in 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 (uncontrolled recursion, and system crash or reboot) via a crafted iso9660 image with a CL entry referring to a directory entry that has a CL entry.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack consumption vulnerability in 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 (uncontrolled recursion, and system crash or reboot) via a crafted iso9660 image with a CL entry referring to a directory entry that has a CL entry.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.51%

39.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	<= 3.16.1
Linux	Linux Kernel	3.16.0

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 1, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-5471?

How severe is CVE-2014-5471?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-5471 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5471?

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Source: NVD / NIST