Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Linux kernel

1) Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition')

EUVDB-ID: #VU92502

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-9710

CWE-ID: CWE-362 - Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') error. A local user can execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:linux_foundation:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/5f5bc6b1e2d5a6f827bc860ef2dc5b6f365d1339
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/24/11
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1205079
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00009.html
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00023.html
https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032418
https://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=5f5bc6b1e2d5a6f827bc860ef2dc5b6f365d1339

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.