CVE-2014-0038

Kernel: 3.4+ arbitrary write with CONFIG_X86_X32

Published Feb 6, 2014 CVSS 2.0 · 6.9 Medium EPSS 35.5% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2094-1 Linux kernel (Raring HWE) vulnerability
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2095-1 Linux kernel (Saucy HWE) vulnerability
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2096-1 Linux kernel vulnerability
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 8:58 AM
Reserved
Dec 3, 2013, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 6, 2014, 10:55 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:02 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Jan 31, 2014, 12:00 AM