CVE-2014-0038

Linux Kernel vulnerability

CVSS

6.9

EPSS

35.5%

EPSS pct

98th

Exploited

No known

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.

Affected vendor

Linux

Affected product

Linux Kernel

CVSS vector

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Weakness type (CWE)

CWE-20 — Improper Input Validation

Published

2014-02-06

Risk analysis

Based on its CVSS vector, this vulnerability is exploitable with local access, medium attack complexity, requiring no authentication. Successful exploitation leads to complete impact to confidentiality, complete impact to integrity, complete impact to availability.

Its EPSS score of 35.5% reflects a moderate probability of exploitation activity in the wild over the next 30 days, placing it above 98% of all scored CVEs.

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