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CVE-2014-0038

The compat_sys_recvmmsg function in net/compat.c in the Linux kernel before 3.13.2, when CONFIG_X86_X32 is enabled, allows local users to gain privileges via a…

Public exploit code

Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.

Impact

The compat_sys_recvmmsg function in net/compat.c in the Linux kernel before 3.13.2, when CONFIG_X86_X32 is enabled, allows local users to gain privileges via a recvmmsg system call with a crafted timeout pointer parameter.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
LinuxLinux Kernel
from 3.4 before 3.4.79
from 3.5 before 3.10.29
from 3.11 before 3.12.10
from 3.13 before 3.13.2
OpensuseOpensuse
Version 12.3

Weakness classification

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