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CVE-2014-0196 - Linux Kernel Race Condition Vulnerability

CVE-2014-0196

Linux | Kernel

  • Date Added:
  • 2023-05-12
  • Due 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

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