CVE-2014-8181
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.36%
Last modified
CVE-2014-8181 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The kernel in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 and MRG-2 does not clear garbage data for SG_IO buffer, which may leaking sensitive information to userspace.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The kernel in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 and MRG-2 does not clear garbage data for SG_IO buffer, which may leaking sensitive information to userspace.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Mrg | 2.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1335817Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1335817Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-8181?
The kernel in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 and MRG-2 does not clear garbage data for SG_IO buffer, which may leaking sensitive information to userspace.
How severe is CVE-2014-8181?
CVE-2014-8181 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8181?
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-2014-8181?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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