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CVE-2014-0196

Linux Kernel Race Condition Vulnerability

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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.

CISA required action: The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

Primary sources

  1. NVD - CVE-2014-0196
  2. CISA KEV catalog entry
  3. FIRST EPSS