Improper input validation in Linux Kernel
CVE-2014-0038
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.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.355 (98.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- Linux Linux_kernel
- Opensuse — versions 12.3
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (Exploit, x_refsource_MISC)
- secalert@redhat.com (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MANDRIVA)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_SECUNIA, Not Applicable, third-party-advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-0038?
- CVE-2014-0038 is a vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Improper Input Validation. Published 2014-02-06.
- Is CVE-2014-0038 known to be exploited?
- 81 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.