CVE-2014-4699
MediumThe Linux kernel before 3.15.4 on Intel processors does not properly restrict use of a non-canonical value for the saved RIP address in the case of a system call that does not use IRET, which allows local users to leverage a race condition and gain privileges, or cause a denial of service (double fault), via a crafted application that makes ptrace and fork system calls.
CVSS 2.0 score
6.9
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Weakness type
CWE-362CVE-2014-4699 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
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2014-4699 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Packet Stormhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127573/Linux-Kernel-ptrace-sysret-Local-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Third Party Advisory
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Debian Securityhttp://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2972Third Party Advisory
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Exploit-DBhttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/34134Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Release Notes Vendor Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Broken Link
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2266-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2267-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2268-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2269-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2270-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2271-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2272-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2273-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2274-1Third Party Advisory
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Release Notes Vendor Advisory
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Release Notes Vendor Advisory
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Release Notes Vendor Advisory
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PatchKernel patch commithttp://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=b9cd18de4db3c9ffa7e17b0dc0ca99ed5aa4d43a
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1115927
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/b9cd18de4db3c9ffa7e17b0dc0ca99ed5aa4d43a
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2014-4699?
CVE-2014-4699 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 out of 10 , classified as a Race Condition flaw (CWE-362) . CVE-2014-4699 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2014-4699?
CVE-2014-4699 has a CVSS score of 6.9 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-4699?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2014-4699. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2014-4699 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2014-4699 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is Race Condition (CWE-362)?
The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, creating unexpected states. View CWE-362 on MITRE CWE →