CVE-2014-0196 Linux Kernel: software flaw
In plain words: A mistake in the software that attackers have found a way to abuse. Depends on the product — see the description and the vendor advisory.
Confirmed exploited by CISA on · US federal patch deadline Jun 2, 2023
What to do
- Install Linux's security update for Kernel. If no update exists, follow the vendor's workaround or stop using the product until one ships.
- Turn on automatic updates for the operating system and for Office, PDF and archive apps.
- Be careful with unexpected attachments — documents, .zip/.rar files and shortcuts are common bait.
- Use a normal (non-admin) account day to day and keep built-in protection like Microsoft Defender on.
Who is affected
Could reach you. This one is aimed at devices or apps of the kind people own.
What's at risk: Your files, saved passwords and accounts. Many of these let a program that is already running gain full administrator control.
The details
- Official name
- Linux Kernel Race Condition Vulnerability
- Product
- Linux Kernel
- CISA description
- Linux Kernel contains a race condition vulnerability within the n_tty_write function that allows local users to cause a denial-of-service (DoS) or gain privileges via read and write operations with long strings.
- Type of flaw
- Software flaw (CWE-362)
- Confirmed exploited
- May 12, 2023
- US federal patch deadline
- Jun 2, 2023
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Questions about CVE-2014-0196
Is CVE-2014-0196 being exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2014-0196 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on May 12, 2023, which means there is reliable evidence of real-world attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0196?
Install Linux's security update for Kernel. If no update exists, follow the vendor's workaround or stop using the product until one ships. Turn on automatic updates for the operating system and for Office, PDF and archive apps.
Am I affected by CVE-2014-0196?
Only if you use Linux Kernel. This one is aimed at devices or apps of the kind people own.