CVE-2014-0206 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 2.1 Published Updated

Local attackers can exploit an array index error in the Linux kernel's AIO subsystem to read sensitive kernel memory.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2014-0206?

CVE-2014-0206 is a low-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 25 Jun 2014. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Array index error in the aio_read_events_ring function in fs/aio.c in the Linux kernel through 3.15.1 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a large head value.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-0206?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Linux kernel.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0206?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2014-0206 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-0206 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Linux kernel vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2014-0206, GHSA-6mj3-jgwh-v3xp, UBUNTU-CVE-2014-0206.

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