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ID:4090 - Exploit for Input validation error in Linux kernel - CVE-2014-0038
ID:4090 - Exploit for Input validation error in Linux kernel - CVE-2014-0038
Published: August 11, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU42054
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2014-0038
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.