CVE-2015-8952

kernel: mbcache code subject to softlockup DOS in cache management

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Severity

Low

Red Hat Product Security

5.5

CVSS 3.0

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Published · August 22, 2016

Updated · November 21, 2025

Description

A design flaw was found in the file extended attribute handling of the Linux kernel's handling of cached attributes. Too many entries in the cache cause a soft lockup while attempting to iterate the cache and access relevant locks.

Statement

This issue does not affect any shiping version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.0 · 5.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CVSS 2.0 · 4.9
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

CWE-667 · Improper Locking