CVE-2014-4652

Low

Race condition in the tlv handler functionality in the snd_ctl_elem_user_tlv function in sound/core/control.c in the ALSA control implementation in the Linux kernel before 3.15.2 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory by leveraging /dev/snd/controlCX access.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2014-07-03
Last modified 2026-05-06
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

1.9

out of 10
Low
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Vector string
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Weakness type

CWE-362

CVE-2014-4652 is a Race Condition vulnerability

What is Race Condition?

The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, creating unexpected states. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2014-4652?

    CVE-2014-4652 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 out of 10 , classified as a Race Condition flaw (CWE-362) . CVE-2014-4652 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2014-4652?

    CVE-2014-4652 has a CVSS score of 1.9 out of 10, rated Low severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-4652?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2014-4652 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2014-4652 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2014-4652 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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