CVE-2014-9529
MediumRace condition in the key_gc_unused_keys function in security/keys/gc.c in the Linux kernel through 3.18.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption or panic) or possibly have unspecified other impact via keyctl commands that trigger access to a key structure member during garbage collection of a key.
CVSS 2.0 score
6.9
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Weakness type
CWE-362CVE-2014-9529 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-2014-9529 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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Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Debian Securityhttp://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3128Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Securityfocushttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71880Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Securitytrackerhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036763Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2511-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2512-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2513-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2514-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2515-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2516-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2517-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2518-1Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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PatchKernel patch commithttp://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=a3a8784454692dd72e5d5d34dcdab17b4420e74c
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PatchKernel patch commithttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/06/10
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1179813
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2014-9529?
CVE-2014-9529 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-2014-9529 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-2014-9529?
CVE-2014-9529 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-2014-9529?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2014-9529. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2014-9529 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2014-9529 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 →