CVE-2014-3074

Name: CVE-2014-3074
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-07-02T10:35:25.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-3074 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The runtime linker in IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1 and VIOS 2.2.x allows local users to create a mode-666 root-owned file, and consequently gain privileges, by setting crafted MALLOCOPTIONS and MALLOCBUCKETS environment-variable values and then executing a setuid program.. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The runtime linker in IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1 and VIOS 2.2.x allows local users to create a mode-666 root-owned file, and consequently gain privileges, by setting crafted MALLOCOPTIONS and MALLOCBUCKETS environment-variable values and then executing a setuid program.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.58%

43.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Vios	2.2.0.10
Ibm	Vios	2.2.0.11
Ibm	Vios	2.2.0.12
Ibm	Vios	2.2.0.13
Ibm	Vios	2.2.1.0
Ibm	Vios	2.2.1.1
Ibm	Vios	2.2.1.3
Ibm	Vios	2.2.1.4
Ibm	Vios	2.2.1.8
Ibm	Vios	2.2.1.9
Ibm	Vios	2.2.2.0
Ibm	Vios	2.2.2.4
Ibm	Vios	2.2.2.5
Ibm	Vios	2.2.3.0
Ibm	Vios	2.2.3.2
Ibm	Vios	2.2.3.3
Ibm	Aix	6.1
Ibm	Aix	7.1

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 2, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3074?

How severe is CVE-2014-3074?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3074 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3074?

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Source: NVD / NIST