Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2014-0205

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Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2014-0205

Published: September 28, 2014 / Updated: August 10, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU41276
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2014-0205
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Linux Foundation
Affected software:
Linux kernel

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing a crafted application that triggers a zero count. A local users can cause a denial of service (use-after-free and system crash) or possibly gain privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.


How to mitigate CVE-2014-0205

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

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