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.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | linux | 3.16.7-ckt4-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | linux | 3.16.7-ckt4-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | linux | 3.16.7-ckt4-1 | — |
| Debian 6.0 | linux-2.6 | 2.6.32-48squeeze11 | DLA-155-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | linux-riscv +6 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | linux-riscv +2 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | linux-gke +4 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | linux-gcp +3 | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | linux | 3.13.0-46.75 | USN-2516-1 |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | linux-lts-utopic | 3.16.0-31.41~14.04.1 | USN-2517-1 |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTS | linux-azure-fde-5.15 | No fix yet | — |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 7 | kernel-kdump +4 | 3.10.0-229.7.2.el7 | RHSA-2015:1137 |
| RHEL 7 | kernel-rt +7 | 3.10.0-229.7.2.rt56.141.6.el7_1 | RHSA-2015:1139 |
| RHEL 7 | perf +13 | 3.10.0-229.7.2.ael7b | RHSA-2015:1137 |
| RHEL 6 | perf +16 | 2.6.32-504.23.4.el6 | RHSA-2015:1081 |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat MRG 2 | kernel-rt +10 | 1:3.10.0-229.rt56.153.el6rt | RHSA-2015:1138 |
Oracle Linux
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 7 | dtrace-modules-3.8.13-68.3.2.el6uek | 0.4.3-4.el6 | ELSA-2015-3041 |
| Oracle Linux 7 | dtrace-modules-3.8.13-68.3.2.el7uek | 0.4.3-4.el7 | ELSA-2015-3041 |
| Oracle Linux 7 | kernel-uek +5 | 3.8.13-68.3.2.el7uek | ELSA-2015-3041 |
| Oracle Linux 7 | perf +11 | 3.10.0-229.7.2.el7 | ELSA-2015-1137 |
Advisories 9
- RHSA-2015:1138 Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel-rt security, bug fix, and enhancement update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 29, 2026
- RHSA-2015:1139 Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel-rt security, bug fix, and enhancement update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 29, 2026
- RHSA-2015:1137 Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel security and bug fix update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 29, 2026
- RHSA-2015:1081 Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 29, 2026
- USN-2516-1 linux vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- DLA-155-1 linux-2.6 - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- USN-2517-1 linux-lts-utopic vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Feb 10, 2026
- ELSA-2015-1137 Important: kernel security and bug fix update (Oracle Linux 7) Oracle Linux Security Advisories (ELSA) · Jun 23, 2015
- ELSA-2015-3041 Important: Unbreakable Enterprise kernel security update (Oracle Linux 7) Oracle Linux Security Advisories (ELSA) · Jun 10, 2015
References
- FEDORA-2015-0517 vendor-advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-01-01.html
- USN-2515-1 vendor-advisory
- USN-2491-1 vendor-advisory
- SUSE-SU-2015:0736 vendor-advisory
- USN-2490-1 vendor-advisory
- USN-2492-1 vendor-advisory
- SUSE-SU-2015:0652 vendor-advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=f54e18f1b831c92f6512d2eedb224cd63d607d3d
- 62801 third-party-advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjan2016-2867209.html
- SUSE-SU-2015:0178 vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2015:1138 vendor-advisory
- USN-2518-1 vendor-advisory
- MDVSA-2015:058 vendor-advisory
- FEDORA-2015-0515 vendor-advisory
- USN-2493-1 vendor-advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/f54e18f1b831c92f6512d2eedb224cd63d607d3d
- USN-2517-1 vendor-advisory
- openSUSE-SU-2015:0714 vendor-advisory
- USN-2516-1 vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2015:1137 vendor-advisory
- [oss-security] 20141225 Re: CVE Request Linux kernel: fs: isofs: infinite loop in CE records mailing-list
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1175235
- RHSA-2015:1081 vendor-advisory
- SUSE-SU-2015:0812 vendor-advisory