CVE-2014-7822

Name: CVE-2014-7822
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-03-16T10:59:00.07+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-7822 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The implementation of certain splice_write file operations in the Linux kernel before 3.16 does not enforce a restriction on the maximum size of a single file, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted splice system call, as demonstrated by use of a file descriptor associated with an ext4 filesystem.. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The implementation of certain splice_write file operations in the Linux kernel before 3.16 does not enforce a restriction on the maximum size of a single file, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted splice system call, as demonstrated by use of a file descriptor associated with an ext4 filesystem.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.18%

63.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	<= 3.15.8

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 16, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-7822?

How severe is CVE-2014-7822?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-7822 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7822?

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Source: NVD / NIST