CVE-2014-2673: Input Validation
First published: Tue Apr 01 2014(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | <3.13.7 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.133-1 6.12.22-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git;a=commit;h=621b5060e823301d0cba4cb52a7ee3491922d291
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57436
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.13.7
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/30/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66477
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/92113
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/621b5060e823301d0cba4cb52a7ee3491922d291
- https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.12.15
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2014-2673
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=621b5060e823301d0cba4cb52a7ee3491922d291
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=621b5060e823301d0cba4cb52a7ee3491922d291
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-2673
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-2673
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-2673
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-2673
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-2673?
CVE-2014-2673 has a severity rating that indicates a local user could exploit it to potentially gain unauthorized access or control.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2673?
To fix CVE-2014-2673, upgrade the Linux kernel to version 3.13.7 or later.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2014-2673?
The affected Linux kernel versions for CVE-2014-2673 are all versions prior to 3.13.7.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-2673 classified as?
CVE-2014-2673 is classified as a vulnerability in the handling of clone and fork system calls in the Linux kernel.
Can CVE-2014-2673 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2014-2673 can only be exploited by local users on the affected systems.
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