CVE-2014-9529

Medium

Race 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.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2015-01-09
Last modified 2026-05-06
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

6.9

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

Weakness type

CWE-362

CVE-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

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Frequently asked questions

  • 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.

  • 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 AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-9529?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2014-9529 patch availability.

  • 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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