Vulnerability Description
The compat_sys_recvmmsg function in net/compat.c in the Linux kernel before 3.13.2, when CONFIG_X86_X32 is enabled, allows local users to gain privileges via a recvmmsg system call with a crafted timeout pointer parameter.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.4, < 3.4.79 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 12.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-02/msg00002.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-02/msg00003.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://pastebin.com/raw.php?i=DH3Lbg54Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56669Not Applicable
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/31346Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/31347Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.13.2Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2014:038Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/31/2Mailing List
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65255Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2094-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2095-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2096-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1060023Issue Tracking
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-0038?
CVE-2014-0038 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). The compat_sys_recvmmsg function in net/compat.c in the Linux kernel before 3.13.2, when CONFIG_X86_X32 is enabled, allows local users to gain privileges via a recvmmsg system call with a crafted time...
How severe is CVE-2014-0038?
CVE-2014-0038 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-0038?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Opensuse Opensuse.