CVE-2014-8172: The filesystem implementation in the Linux kernel before 3.13 performs certain operations on lists of files...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes a Linux kernel flaw that could let a local user crash or hang a system. The issue is denial of service, not data theft or remote takeover based on the supplied sources. Business urgency depends on whether legacy or unpatched Linux kernels are still in use. Exposure is most likely on older Linux systems running kernels before 3.13, or vendor kernels without the relevant backport. Internet exposure is not indicated; attacker access must be local according to the CVE description. Treat this as a legacy Linux stability risk. It is not presented as remote compromise, but it can affect availability on multi-user or shared systems. Prioritize confirmation and patching where old kernels remain operational. Mitigation focus: Update affected Linux kernels using vendor advisories or an upstream version containing commit eee5cc2702929.; For Red Hat systems, review RHSA-2015:0290 and RHSA-2015:0694 for applicable packages.; Prioritize shared hosts, multi-user servers, and systems where untrusted local users can run code..

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Jun 13, 2026, 22:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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