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CVE-2014-1874

UnknownEPSS 0.60%

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CVE-2014-1874 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The security_context_to_sid_core function in security/selinux/ss/services.c in the Linux kernel before 3.13.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) by leveraging the CAP_MAC_ADMIN capability to set a zero-length security context.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The security_context_to_sid_core function in security/selinux/ss/services.c in the Linux kernel before 3.13.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) by leveraging the CAP_MAC_ADMIN capability to set a zero-length security context.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.60%

44.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel< 3.13.4—
SuseLinux Enterprise Server10Sp4
CanonicalUbuntu Linux10.04—
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04—
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.10—
CanonicalUbuntu Linux13.10—

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-1874?
The security_context_to_sid_core function in security/selinux/ss/services.c in the Linux kernel before 3.13.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) by leveraging the CAP_MAC_ADMIN capability to set a zero-length security context.
How severe is CVE-2014-1874?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-1874 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1874?
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