medium
6.9
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CVE-2014-3186: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sat Sep 13 2014(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the picolcd_raw_event function in devices/hid/hid-picolcd_core.c in the PicoLCD HID device driver in the Linux kernel through 3.16.3, as used in Android on Nexus 7 devices, allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted device that sends a large report.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com chrome-cve-admin@google.com chrome-cve-admin@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux Kernel>=2.6.35<3.2.63
Linux Kernel>=3.3<3.4.104
Linux Kernel>=3.5<3.10.56
Linux Kernel>=3.11<3.12.31
Linux Kernel>=3.13<3.14.20
Linux Kernel>=3.15<3.16.4
Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Linux Kernel<=3.16.3
Linux Kernel=3.16.0
Linux Kernel=3.16.1
Linux Kernel=3.16.2
Google Nexus 7
debian/linux
5.10.223-1
5.10.226-1
6.1.123-1
6.1.119-1
6.12.11-1
6.12.12-1

Remedy

https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=101

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-3186?

    CVE-2014-3186 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service and execution of arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-3186?

    To fix CVE-2014-3186, you should update your Linux kernel to a version beyond 3.16.3 or apply the appropriate patches.

  • Who is impacted by CVE-2014-3186?

    CVE-2014-3186 affects users of the Linux kernel versions up to and including 3.16.3, including devices like the Google Nexus 7.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-3186?

    CVE-2014-3186 is a buffer overflow vulnerability within the PicoLCD HID device driver in the Linux kernel.

  • Is CVE-2014-3186 exploitable remotely?

    CVE-2014-3186 requires physical access, making it not remotely exploitable under typical conditions.

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