CVE-2014-0069

Name: CVE-2014-0069
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-02-28T06:18:54.01+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-0069 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The cifs_iovec_write function in fs/cifs/file.c in the Linux kernel through 3.13.5 does not properly handle uncached write operations that copy fewer than the requested number of bytes, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory, cause a denial of service (memory corruption and system crash), or possibly gain privileges via a writev system call with a crafted pointer.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The cifs_iovec_write function in fs/cifs/file.c in the Linux kernel through 3.13.5 does not properly handle uncached write operations that copy fewer than the requested number of bytes, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory, cause a denial of service (memory corruption and system crash), or possibly gain privileges via a writev system call with a crafted pointer.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.41%

33.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Linux	Linux Kernel	< 3.2.57	—
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 3.3, < 3.4.83	—
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 3.5, < 3.10.33	—
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 3.11, < 3.12.14	—
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 3.13, < 3.13.6	—
Suse	Linux Enterprise Desktop	11	Sp3
Suse	Linux Enterprise Server	11	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Eus	6.5	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Aus	6.5	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Tus	6.5	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0	—

References

http://article.gmane.org/gmane.linux.kernel.cifs/9401Broken Link
http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=5d81de8e8667da7135d3a32a964087c0faf5483fBroken Link
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00026.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0328.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/17/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65588Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1064253Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/5d81de8e8667da7135d3a32a964087c0faf5483fPatch, Third Party Advisory
http://article.gmane.org/gmane.linux.kernel.cifs/9401Broken Link
http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=5d81de8e8667da7135d3a32a964087c0faf5483fBroken Link
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00026.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0328.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/17/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65588Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1064253Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/5d81de8e8667da7135d3a32a964087c0faf5483fPatch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 28, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0069?

How severe is CVE-2014-0069?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-0069 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0069?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST