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CVE-2014-0196Linux Kernel Race Condition Vulnerability

The n_tty_write function in drivers/tty/n_tty.c in the Linux kernel through 3.14.3 does not properly manage tty driver access in the "LECHO & !OPOST" case, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and system crash) or gain privileges by triggering a race condition involving read and write operations with long strings.

5.5 MEDIUMEPSS 20.32%⚡ Known Exploited (CISA KEV)NVD: Analyzed

OverviewAffected ProductsReferences
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Overview

Severity

ScoreSeverityVersionVector String
5.5MEDIUM3.1CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
6.9MEDIUM2.0NVDAV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CISA required action

⚡ Known exploited · remediation due Jun 2, 2023

The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

Details

CVE ID
CVE-2014-0196
Status
Analyzed
Assigner (CNA)
redhat
Published
May 7, 2014
Last modified
2026-06-17 00:02 UTC
Weaknesses

Sources

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