SB2014080103 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel 

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SB2014080103 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel

Published: August 1, 2014 Updated: August 10, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2014080103
Severity
Medium
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-5045)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing the umount program. A local users can cause a denial of service (memory consumption or use-after-free) or possibly have unspecified other impact.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.

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