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