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CVE-2014-9940

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 1.60%

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CVE-2014-9940 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. The regulator_ena_gpio_free function in drivers/regulator/core.c in the Linux kernel before 3.19 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via a crafted application.. EPSS estimates a 1.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The regulator_ena_gpio_free function in drivers/regulator/core.c in the Linux kernel before 3.19 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via a crafted application.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
1.60%

72.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel> 3.10, < 3.16.45
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.17, < 3.18.52
LinuxLinux Kernel3.10
GoogleAndroid<= 7.1.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9940?
The regulator_ena_gpio_free function in drivers/regulator/core.c in the Linux kernel before 3.19 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via a crafted application.
How severe is CVE-2014-9940?
CVE-2014-9940 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9940?
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