SB2014070314 - Race condition in Linux kernel sound

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SB2014070314 - Race condition in Linux kernel sound

Published: July 3, 2014

Security Bulletin ID SB2014070314
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-4652)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition within the snd_card_new() function in sound/core/init.c, within the snd_ctl_elem_unlock(), snd_ctl_elem_user_get(), snd_ctl_elem_user_put(), snd_ctl_elem_user_tlv() and snd_ctl_elem_add() functions in sound/core/control.c. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References