First published: Mon Nov 24 2014(Updated: )
apparmor_parser in the apparmor package before 2.8.95~2430-0ubuntu5.1 in Ubuntu 14.04 allows attackers to bypass AppArmor policies via unspecified vectors, related to a "miscompilation flaw."
Credit: security@ubuntu.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
AppArmor | <=2.8.94-0ubuntu1.4 | |
Ubuntu | =14.04 |
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CVE-2014-1424 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow attackers to bypass security policies.
To fix CVE-2014-1424, upgrade the apparmor package to version 2.8.95~2430-0ubuntu5.1 or later.
CVE-2014-1424 affects Ubuntu 14.04 systems with apparmor versions prior to 2.8.95~2430-0ubuntu5.1.
Yes, CVE-2014-1424 can lead to unauthorized access by allowing attackers to bypass AppArmor security policies.
There is no public exploit for CVE-2014-1424, but the vulnerability itself poses a significant risk if left unpatched.