CVE-2014-0196

Vulnerability details

Linux Kernel contains a race condition vulnerability within the n_tty_write function that allows local users to cause a denial-of-service (DoS) or gain privileges via read and write operations with long strings.

Added to CISA KEV: 2023-05-12

Ransomware campaign use: Unknown

CISA due date: 2023-06-02

Defensive guidance from CISA

The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

This is the source's required-action field, not an independently validated patch procedure. Refer to the vendor for exact affected versions and fixes.