CVE-2014-0206
UnknownEPSS 0.45%
Last modified
CVE-2014-0206 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Array index error in the aio_read_events_ring function in fs/aio.c in the Linux kernel through 3.15.1 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a large head value.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Array index error in the aio_read_events_ring function in fs/aio.c in the Linux kernel through 3.15.1 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a large head value.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.15.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59278Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68176Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030479Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038201Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1094602Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/edfbbf388f293d70bf4b7c0bc38774d05e6f711aPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59278Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68176Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030479Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038201Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1094602Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/edfbbf388f293d70bf4b7c0bc38774d05e6f711aPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-0206?
Array index error in the aio_read_events_ring function in fs/aio.c in the Linux kernel through 3.15.1 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a large head value.
How severe is CVE-2014-0206?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-0206 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0206?
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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