CVE-2014-9644
UnknownEPSS 0.55%
Last modified
CVE-2014-9644 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Crypto API in the Linux kernel before 3.18.5 allows local users to load arbitrary kernel modules via a bind system call for an AF_ALG socket with a parenthesized module template expression in the salg_name field, as demonstrated by the vfat(aes) expression, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-7421.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Crypto API in the Linux kernel before 3.18.5 allows local users to load arbitrary kernel modules via a bind system call for an AF_ALG socket with a parenthesized module template expression in the salg_name field, as demonstrated by the vfat(aes) expression, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-7421.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.18.5 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.10 |
| Oracle | Linux | 5 |
| Oracle | Linux | 6 |
| Oracle | Linux | 7 |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0068.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3170Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.18.5Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:057Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:058Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/24/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72320Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2513-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2514-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2543-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2544-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2545-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2546-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1190546Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/4943ba16bbc2db05115707b3ff7b4874e9e3c560Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://plus.google.com/+MathiasKrause/posts/PqFCo4bfrWuPermissions Required
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0068.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3170Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.18.5Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:057Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:058Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/24/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72320Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2513-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2514-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2543-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2544-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2545-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2546-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1190546Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/4943ba16bbc2db05115707b3ff7b4874e9e3c560Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://plus.google.com/+MathiasKrause/posts/PqFCo4bfrWuPermissions Required
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-9644?
The Crypto API in the Linux kernel before 3.18.5 allows local users to load arbitrary kernel modules via a bind system call for an AF_ALG socket with a parenthesized module template expression in the salg_name field, as demonstrated by the vfat(aes) expression, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-7421.
How severe is CVE-2014-9644?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-9644 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9644?
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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