CVE-2014-3180 Information disclosure in kernel
An out-of-bounds read in the Linux kernel's restart_syscall could allow local attackers to read uninitialized memory, though the code path is disputed as unreachable.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2014-3180?
CVE-2014-3180 is a critical vulnerability in Google Chrome Os, published on 6 Nov 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In kernel/compat.c in the Linux kernel before 3.17, as used in Google Chrome OS and other products, there is a possible out-of-bounds read. restart_syscall uses uninitialized data when restarting compat_sys_nanosleep. NOTE: this is disputed because the code path is unreachable
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-3180?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Google Chrome Os, Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3180?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2014-3180 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-3180 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Chrome Os
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2014-3180, GHSA-97v5-ggfx-g9wc, UBUNTU-CVE-2014-3180.