CVE-2014-1445

UnknownEPSS 0.41%

Last modified

CVE-2014-1445 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The wanxl_ioctl function in drivers/net/wan/wanxl.c in the Linux kernel before 3.11.7 does not properly initialize a certain data structure, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via an ioctl call.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The wanxl_ioctl function in drivers/net/wan/wanxl.c in the Linux kernel before 3.11.7 does not properly initialize a certain data structure, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via an ioctl call.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.41%

33.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 3.11.6
LinuxLinux Kernel3.11
LinuxLinux Kernel3.11.1
LinuxLinux Kernel3.11.2
LinuxLinux Kernel3.11.3
LinuxLinux Kernel3.11.4
LinuxLinux Kernel3.11.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-1445?
The wanxl_ioctl function in drivers/net/wan/wanxl.c in the Linux kernel before 3.11.7 does not properly initialize a certain data structure, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via an ioctl call.
How severe is CVE-2014-1445?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-1445 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1445?
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