CVE-2014-0038
MediumThe compat_sys_recvmmsg function in net/compat.c in the Linux kernel before 3.13.2, when CONFIG_X86_X32 is enabled, allows local users to gain privileges via a recvmmsg system call with a crafted timeout pointer parameter.
CVSS 2.0 score
6.9
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Weakness type
CWE-20CVE-2014-0038 is a Improper Input Validation vulnerability
What is Improper Input Validation?
The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2014-0038 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
-
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
-
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
-
Exploit
-
Not Applicable
-
Exploit-DBhttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/31346Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
-
Exploit-DBhttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/31347Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
-
Third Party Advisory
-
Third Party Advisory
-
Mailing List
-
Securityfocushttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65255Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
-
Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2094-1Third Party Advisory
-
Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2095-1Third Party Advisory
-
Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2096-1Third Party Advisory
-
Issue Tracking
-
Third Party Advisory
-
Third Party Advisory
-
Exploit-DBhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40503/Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
-
PatchKernel patch commithttp://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=2def2ef2ae5f3990aabdbe8a755911902707d268
-
PatchKernel patch commithttps://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/2def2ef2ae5f3990aabdbe8a755911902707d268
Frequently asked questions
-
What is CVE-2014-0038?
CVE-2014-0038 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 out of 10 , classified as an Improper Input Validation flaw (CWE-20) . CVE-2014-0038 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
-
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2014-0038?
CVE-2014-0038 has a CVSS score of 6.9 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. -
Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-0038?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2014-0038. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
-
Is CVE-2014-0038 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2014-0038 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
-
What is Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)?
The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. View CWE-20 on MITRE CWE →