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CVE-2014-0196 - Linux Kernel Race Condition Vulnerability

Project:Linux

Product:Kernel

Date Added:2023-05-12Due Date:2023-06-02

Vulnerability Name

Linux Kernel Race Condition Vulnerability

Description

Linux Kernel contains a race condition vulnerability within the n_tty_write function that allows local users to cause a denial-of-service (DoS) or gain privileges via read and write operations with long strings.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

Additional Notes

https://lkml.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/1609.1/02103.html

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-0196