What is CVE-2014-0181?

CVE-2014-0181 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10, classified as a Permissions, Privileges and Access Control flaw (CWE-264). CVE-2014-0181 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2014-0181?

CVE-2014-0181 has a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10, rated Low severity. The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-0181?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2014-0181. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

Is CVE-2014-0181 actively exploited?

CVE-2014-0181 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is Permissions, Privileges and Access Control (CWE-264)?

Weaknesses in this category are related to the management of permissions, privileges, and access controls. See MITRE CWE for full details: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/264.html

CVE-2014-0181

Low

The Netlink implementation in the Linux kernel through 3.14.1 does not provide a mechanism for authorizing socket operations based on the opener of a socket, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and modify network configurations by using a Netlink socket for the (1) stdout or (2) stderr of a setuid program.

Package Linux Kernel

Published 2014-04-27

Last modified 2026-05-06

CVSS version 2.0

Patch available

Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

2.1

out of 10

Low

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Scope

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Availability

None

Vector string

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Weakness type

CWE-264

CVE-2014-0181 is a Permissions, Privileges and Access Control vulnerability

What is Permissions, Privileges and Access Control?

Weaknesses in this category are related to the management of permissions, privileges, and access controls. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2014-0181 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Lists
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00010.html

Third Party Advisory
Lists
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00025.html

Third Party Advisory
Lists
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00000.html

Third Party Advisory
Lists
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00015.html

Third Party Advisory
Lists
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00020.html

Third Party Advisory
Marc
http://marc.info/?l=linux-netdev&m=139828832919748&w=2

Third Party Advisory
Red Hat
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1959.html

Third Party Advisory
Openwall
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/23/6

Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Openwall
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/04/16/3
Kernel.org
https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.10.45

Release Notes Vendor Advisory
Kernel.org
https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.14.9

Release Notes Vendor Advisory
Kernel patch commit
https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/davem/net.git/commit/?id=90f62cf30a78721641e08737bda787552428061e
Patch

Details

CVE ID CVE-2014-0181

Severity Low

CVSS score 2.1 / 10

CVSS version 2.0

Published 2014-04-27

Modified 2026-05-06

KEV No

Patch Awaiting data

Package linux

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0181?

CVE-2014-0181 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10 , classified as a Permissions, Privileges and Access Control flaw (CWE-264) . CVE-2014-0181 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2014-0181?

CVE-2014-0181 has a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10, rated Low severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-0181?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2014-0181. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
Is CVE-2014-0181 actively exploited?

No — CVE-2014-0181 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
What is Permissions, Privileges and Access Control (CWE-264)?

Weaknesses in this category are related to the management of permissions, privileges, and access controls. View CWE-264 on MITRE CWE →