CVE-2014-4171: mm/shmem.c in the Linux kernel through 3.15.1 does not properly implement the interaction between range not...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a local denial-of-service flaw in Linux shared-memory handling. A user who already has access to a system could interfere with certain memory/file operations and cause affected kernel activity to hang. It is not described as remote code execution or privilege escalation, but it can disrupt availability on shared or multi-user Linux systems. Exposure is most likely on older Linux kernels at or before 3.15.1, or downstream distribution kernels before Red Hat, SUSE, or Ubuntu fixes were applied. Systems with local shell, application, or tenant access are the relevant scope. Purely remote unauthenticated exposure is not supported by the sources. Handle through normal kernel patch governance, with faster action for shared or multi-user Linux systems. The business risk is service disruption by an already-local user, not confirmed remote compromise. Lack of CVSS and exploit evidence lowers urgency, but old unpatched kernels should not remain in production. Mitigation focus: Apply vendor kernel updates from Red Hat, SUSE, Ubuntu, or the relevant distribution.; Reboot into the fixed kernel after package installation.; Prioritize shared, multi-user, and tenant-hosting Linux systems..

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Jun 14, 2026, 14:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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