CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-7826

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Linux kernel up to version 3.17.2 has an issue with handling private syscall numbers in the ftrace subsystem, allowing local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service via a crafted application.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be exposed to unauthorized access or service outages, potentially leading to data loss or downtime.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for potential exploitation attempts.

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Original NVD description (English source)

kernel/trace/trace_syscalls.c in the Linux kernel through 3.17.2 does not properly handle private syscall numbers during use of the ftrace subsystem, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (invalid pointer dereference) via a crafted application.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS