CVE-2014-0181 Missing authorization in n/a

What is CVE-2014-0181?

CVE-2014-0181 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 27 Apr 2014. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Netlink implementation in the Linux kernel through 3.14.1 does not provide a mechanism for authorizing socket operations based on the opener of a socket, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and modify network configurations by using a Netlink socket for the (1) stdout or (2) stderr of a setuid program.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-0181?

It affects 7 products.

Products include Linux kernel, Opensuse Evergreen, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Suse Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension, Suse Linux Enterprise Server and 1 more.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0181?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2014-0181 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-0181 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
• How this page is made

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2014-0181, GHSA-759j-fmr2-pgj3, RHSA-2014:1959, UBUNTU-CVE-2014-0181.