CVE-2014-3631

High

The assoc_array_gc function in the associative-array implementation in lib/assoc_array.c in the Linux kernel before 3.16.3 does not properly implement garbage collection, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via multiple "keyctl newring" operations followed by a "keyctl timeout" operation.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2014-09-28
Last modified 2026-05-06
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

7.2

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Availability
Vector string
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2014-3631?

    CVE-2014-3631 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 out of 10 . CVE-2014-3631 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2014-3631?

    CVE-2014-3631 has a CVSS score of 7.2 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-3631?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2014-3631 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2014-3631 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2014-3631 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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