CVE-2014-0196β€”Linux Kernel Race Condition Vulnerability

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2023-05-12 Β· last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2014-0196
Project:
Linux
Product:
Kernel
Date Added:
2023-05-12
Due Date:
2023-06-02
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

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?

Ransomware Status:
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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