CVE-2014-8086: Race Condition
First published: Fri Oct 10 2014(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux kernel | <=3.17 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =11-sp2 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.17-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-ext4/msg45685.html
- http://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-ext4/msg45683.html
- https://lkml.org/lkml/2014/10/8/545
- https://lkml.org/lkml/2014/10/9/129
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/09/25
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1151353
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70376
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0290.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0694.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00004.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96922
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2014-8086
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/a41537e69b4aa43f0fea02498c2595a81267383b
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1152608
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0290.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0694.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-8086
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8086
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-8086
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-8086
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8086?
CVE-2014-8086 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential exploitation by unprivileged users.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8086?
To mitigate CVE-2014-8086, update your Linux kernel to a version that addresses this vulnerability, such as 5.10.223-1 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-8086?
CVE-2014-8086 affects Linux kernels prior to version 3.17 that are built with Ext4 file system support.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-8086?
CVE-2014-8086 is a race condition flaw that may occur during concurrent asynchronous and Direct I/O operations.
Who can exploit CVE-2014-8086?
An unprivileged user or process can potentially exploit CVE-2014-8086, leading to unauthorized access or privilege escalation.
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