CVE-2014-9420 Information

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.

Reference

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