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CVE-2014-0181

Status: ModifiedLow (2.1)—

The Netlink implementation in the Linux kernel through 3.14.1 does not provide a mechanism for authorizing socket operations based on the opener of a socket, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and modify network configurations by using a Netlink socket for the (1) stdout or (2) stderr of a setuid program.

CVSS

Exploitation probability (EPSS)

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).

Affected technologies (7)

Linux — Linux KernelOpensuse — EvergreenRedhat — Enterprise Linux DesktopRedhat — Enterprise Linux ServerSuse — Linux Enterprise Real Time ExtensionSuse — Linux Enterprise ServerSuse — Suse Linux Enterprise Server

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