CVE-2015-8785

6.2 MEDIUM 0.6% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

The fuse_fill_write_pages function in fs/fuse/file.c in the Linux kernel before 4.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a writev system call that triggers a zero length for the first segment of an iov.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. High risk of service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2016-02-08 03:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 00:35 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.6% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 6.2 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2016-02-08 03:59 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 00:35 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.6% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-835
Record status: Modified

Affected

Linux Kernel < 4.4
Linux Kernel 4.4
Suse Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension 12

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 6.2

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: None
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record