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

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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?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2014-0181 patch availability.

  • 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.

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