CVE-2015-8961

kernel: Use after free in __ext4_journal_stop

Published Nov 16, 2016 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS 2.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
The __ext4_journal_stop function in fs/ext4/ext4_jbd2.c in the Linux kernel before 4.3.3 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) by leveraging improper access to a certain error field.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2015-8817 The __ext4_journal_stop function in fs/ext4/ext4_jbd2.c in the Linux kernel before 4.3.3 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) by leveraging improper access to a certain error field.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
google_android
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 8:36 AM
Reserved
Oct 3, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 16, 2016, 5:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:35 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 18, 2015, 12:00 AM