CVE-2014-9903

kernel: Information leak in sys_sched_getattr()

Published Jun 27, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The sched_read_attr function in kernel/sched/core.c in the Linux kernel 3.14-rc before 3.14-rc4 uses an incorrect size, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via a crafted sched_getattr system call.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2014-9708 The sched_read_attr function in kernel/sched/core.c in the Linux kernel 3.14-rc before 3.14-rc4 uses an incorrect size, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via a crafted sched_getattr system call.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
google_android
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 2:02 PM
Reserved
Jun 24, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 27, 2016, 10:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:19 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Feb 16, 2014, 12:00 AM