Vulnerability Description
The security_context_to_sid_core function in security/selinux/ss/services.c in the Linux kernel before 3.13.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) by leveraging the CAP_MAC_ADMIN capability to set a zero-length security context.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.13.4 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 |
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.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-3043.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00020.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59262Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59309Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59406Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.13.4Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/07/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65459Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2128-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2129-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2133-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2134-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2135-1Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-1874?
CVE-2014-1874 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The security_context_to_sid_core function in security/selinux/ss/services.c in the Linux kernel before 3.13.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) by leveraging the CAP_MAC_A...
How severe is CVE-2014-1874?
CVE-2014-1874 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-1874?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Suse Linux Enterprise Server, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.