CVE-2014-1425

Name: CVE-2014-1425
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-01-07T19:59:00.057+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-1425 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. cmanager 0.32 does not properly enforce nesting when modifying cgroup properties, which allows local users to set cgroup values for all cgroups via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

cmanager 0.32 does not properly enforce nesting when modifying cgroup properties, which allows local users to set cgroup values for all cgroups via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.36%

27.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linuxcontainers	Cgmanager	0.32
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.10

References

http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2451-1Vendor Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2451-1Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 7, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-1425?

cmanager 0.32 does not properly enforce nesting when modifying cgroup properties, which allows local users to set cgroup values for all cgroups via unspecified vectors.

How severe is CVE-2014-1425?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-1425 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1425?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-1425?

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Source: NVD / NIST