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CVE-2014-0196

Linux Kernel Race Condition Vulnerability

Description

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.

Recommended action

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

CISA remediation due date for U.S. federal agencies: 2 Jun 2023.

Collected automatically from public sources. Verify affected versions and fixes in the vendor's notice before acting.