Vulnerability Description
The Netlink implementation in the Linux kernel through 3.14.1 does not provide a mechanism for authorizing socket operations based on the opener of a socket, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and modify network configurations by using a Netlink socket for the (1) stdout or (2) stderr of a setuid program.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.14.1 |
| Opensuse | Evergreen | 11.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 5.0 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension | 11 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 10 |
| Suse | Suse Linux Enterprise Server | 11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00010.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00025.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00000.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00015.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00020.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-netdev&m=139828832919748&w=2Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1959.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/23/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/04/16/3
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/davem/net.git/commit/?id=90f62cf30aPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.10.45Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.14.9Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00010.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00025.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00000.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-0181?
CVE-2014-0181 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The Netlink implementation in the Linux kernel through 3.14.1 does not provide a mechanism for authorizing socket operations based on the opener of a socket, which allows local users to bypass intende...
How severe is CVE-2014-0181?
CVE-2014-0181 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-0181?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Opensuse Evergreen, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Suse Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension.