CVE-2014-0196
CVSS 2.0 Score 6.9 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published May 7, 2014
Updated: Dec 19, 2024
CWE ID 362
Summary
CVE-2014-0196 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel's n_tty.c file, specifically the n_tty_write function, affecting versions up to 3.14.3. This issue arises due to insufficient management of tty driver access in the "LECHO & !OPOST" case. Malicious local users can exploit this race condition by employing long strings in read and write operations, leading to memory corruption and subsequent system crashes. In more severe cases, this vulnerability could potentially grant privileges to attackers.
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