CVE-2014-9420: The rock_continue function in fs/isofs/rock.c in the Linux kernel through 3.18.1 does not restrict the numb...

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CVE-2014-9420 is a Linux kernel denial-of-service issue in ISO9660/Rock Ridge filesystem handling. A local user could present a crafted ISO image that makes affected systems hang or crash. This is availability risk, not evidence of data theft or remote takeover in the provided sources. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux systems that mount or inspect untrusted ISO9660 images, including desktops, servers, build systems, forensic workstations, or automation that processes uploaded ISO files. Current exposure cannot be inferred without kernel inventory. Treat as a targeted availability risk for legacy Linux environments. It is not presented as remotely exploitable in the sources, but affected shared systems could be disrupted by local users or unsafe ISO processing workflows. Mitigation focus: Update affected Linux kernels using vendor security advisories.; Prioritize systems that process untrusted ISO images.; Restrict local users from mounting arbitrary filesystem images where feasible..

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Jun 14, 2026, 05:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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