NetSight
low2.1

CVE-2014-0181

The Netlink implementation in the Linux kernel through 3.14.1 does not provide a mechanism for authorizing socket operations based on the opener of a socket, w…

Impact

The Netlink implementation in the Linux kernel through 3.14.1 does not provide a mechanism for authorizing socket operations based on the opener of a socket, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and modify network configurations by using a Netlink socket for the (1) stdout or (2) stderr of a setuid program.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
LinuxLinux Kernel
through 3.14.1
OpensuseEvergreen
Version 11.4
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop
Version 5
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server
Version 5.0
SuseLinux Enterprise Real Time Extension
Version 11
SuseLinux Enterprise Server
Versions 10, 11
SuseSuse Linux Enterprise Server
Version 11

Weakness classification

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