CVE-2015-4167: Integer Overflow

Published Jun 4, 2015
·
Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

Linux kernel built with the UDF file system(CONFIGUDFFS) support is vulnerable to a crash. It could occur while fetching inode information from a corrupted/malicious udf file system image.

An unprivileged user could use this flaw to crash the kernel resulting in DoS.

Upstream fix: ------------- -> https://git.kernel.org/linus/23b133bdc452aa441fcb9b82cbf6dd05cfd342d0

Reference: ---------- -> http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/03/13

— Red Hat

The udfreadinode function in fs/udf/inode.c in the Linux kernel before 3.19.1 does not validate certain length values, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (incorrect data representation or integer overflow, and OOPS) via a crafted UDF filesystem.

— Launchpad

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Linux Linux kernel<=3.19
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1

Event History

Jun 4, 2015
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 5, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:09 PM
Description
Sep 20, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:09 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:19 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-4167?

CVE-2015-4167 is classified as a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability that can crash the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-4167?

To fix CVE-2015-4167, you should update your Linux kernel to versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, 6.12.12-1, or 6.12.13-1.

3

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2015-4167?

CVE-2015-4167 affects Debian Linux 7.0 and Ubuntu Linux 12.04, as well as Linux kernel versions up to 3.19.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2015-4167?

An unprivileged user can exploit CVE-2015-4167 to crash the kernel through a malicious UDF file system image.

5

What happens when CVE-2015-4167 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2015-4167 can lead to a denial of service, causing the kernel to crash.

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