CVE-2014-0181

Low

Description

The Netlink implementation in the Linux kernel through 3.14.1 does not provide a mechanism for authorizing socket operations based on the opener of a socket, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and modify network configurations by using a Netlink socket for the (1) stdout or (2) stderr of a setuid program.

SeverityLow
CVSS2.1
Exploit probability—
ProductLinux Kernel
PublishedApr 27, 2014
First seenApr 27, 2014

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
linux linux_kernelv ≤ 3.14.1—
opensuse evergreen11.4—
redhat enterprise_linux_desktop5—
redhat enterprise_linux_server5.0—
suse linux_enterprise_real_time_extension11—
suse linux_enterprise_server10, 11—
suse suse_linux_enterprise_server11—

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