CVE-2014-9729

Name: CVE-2014-9729
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-08-31T10:59:02.067+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-9729 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The udf_read_inode function in fs/udf/inode.c in the Linux kernel before 3.18.2 does not ensure a certain data-structure size consistency, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted UDF filesystem image.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The udf_read_inode function in fs/udf/inode.c in the Linux kernel before 3.18.2 does not ensure a certain data-structure size consistency, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted UDF filesystem image.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.41%

32.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	<= 3.18.1

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 31, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9729?

How severe is CVE-2014-9729?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-9729 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9729?

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Source: NVD / NIST