** Description changed: - [fs/dcache.c incorrect use of rename_lock] + The d_walk function in fs/dcache.c in the Linux kernel through 3.17.2 + does not properly maintain the semantics of rename_lock, which allows + local users to cause a denial of service (deadlock and system hang) via + a crafted application.
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