CVE-2014-0181
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.
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v ≤ 3.14.1 | — |
| opensuse evergreen | 11.4 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_desktop | 5 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_server | 5.0 | — |
| suse linux_enterprise_real_time_extension | 11 | — |
| suse linux_enterprise_server | 10, 11 | — |
| suse suse_linux_enterprise_server | 11 | — |
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