CVE-2014-9940

Name: CVE-2014-9940
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-02T21:59:00.167+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 1.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	> 3.10, < 3.16.45
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 3.17, < 3.18.52
Linux	Linux Kernel	3.10
Google	Android	<= 7.1.1

References

http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=60a2362f769cf549dc466134efe71c8bf9fbaabaIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3945Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98195Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/60a2362f769cf549dc466134efe71c8bf9fbaabaIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-05-01Vendor Advisory
http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=60a2362f769cf549dc466134efe71c8bf9fbaabaIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3945Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98195Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/60a2362f769cf549dc466134efe71c8bf9fbaabaIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-05-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 2, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9940?

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