kernel: drivers/block/loop.c mishandles lo_release serialization allowing denial-of-service

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's handling of loopback devices. An attacker, who has permissions to setup loopback disks, may create a denial of service or other unspecified actions...

PT-2018-16911

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Linux kernel versions prior to 4.14.13 Description The issue is related to the mishandling of lo release serialization in the Linux kernel, which can be exploited by attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other unspecified...