Vulnerability Description
The raw_cmd_copyin function in drivers/block/floppy.c in the Linux kernel through 3.14.3 does not properly handle error conditions during processing of an FDRAWCMD ioctl call, which allows local users to trigger kfree operations and gain privileges by leveraging write access to a /dev/fd device.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.2.59 |
| Oracle | Linux | 5 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 6.0 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 11 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension | 11 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension | 11 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 11 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 5.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-0771.html
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-3043.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-05/msg00007.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-05/msg00012.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0800.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0801.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59262
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59309
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59406
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59599
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2926
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2928
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/09/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67300
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-1737?
CVE-2014-1737 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The raw_cmd_copyin function in drivers/block/floppy.c in the Linux kernel through 3.14.3 does not properly handle error conditions during processing of an FDRAWCMD ioctl call, which allows local users...
How severe is CVE-2014-1737?
CVE-2014-1737 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-1737?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Oracle Linux, Debian Debian Linux, Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop, Suse Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension.