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CVE-2014-0196 Linux · Kernel

Linux Kernel Race Condition Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

MEDIUM
5.5 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

63.84 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
98.4 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 98.4% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

May 12, 2023

Remediation Due

Jun 02, 2023

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

Linux Kernel contains a race condition vulnerability within the n_tty_write function that allows local users to cause a denial-of-service (DoS) or gain privileges via read and write operations with long strings.

Remediation Directive

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

External Intelligence