CVE-2015-4167: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2015-4167: The udf_read_inode function in fs/udf/inode.c in the Linux kernel before 3.19.1 does not validate certain l...

The udf_read_inode 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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 06:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2015-4167 is a Linux kernel flaw in UDF filesystem handling. A local user with a crafted UDF filesystem could crash the kernel, causing denial of service. The bundle shows vendor advisories and an upstream kernel fix, but no evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on older Linux systems or distribution kernels lacking the backported fix, especially where local users can cause crafted UDF filesystems to be mounted or parsed. Treat as a legacy local denial-of-service risk. It is not an internet-facing emergency from the provided evidence, but unpatched shared servers, kiosks, or systems handling removable media deserve cleanup. Mitigation focus: Update affected Linux kernels or vendor kernel packages.; Prioritize Debian, Ubuntu, and SUSE advisories where applicable.; Restrict local mounting of untrusted UDF filesystems..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 5, 2015, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1228204CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/23b133bdc452aa441fcb9b82cbf6dd05cfd342d0CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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