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TI-2014-00175 Aliases CVE-2014-0181GHSA-759j-fmr2-pgj3

The Netlink implementation in the Linux kernel through 3.14.1 does not provide a…

Priority LOW 12CWE-264Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Local
Privileges required
None
User interaction
— Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
Attack complexity
Low
Impact type
Security bypass
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
None · Partial · None
Fix status
Fixed

Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-264.

Summary

The Netlink implementation in the Linux kernel through 3.14.1 does not provide a mechanism for authorizing socket operations based on the opener of a socket, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and modify network configurations by using a Netlink socket for the (1) stdout or (2) stderr of a setuid program.

Why it matters now

EPSS 0.00534 45th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Red Hat: 4 advisories

SSVC decision points

Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
——all versions—No fix listedCNA
  • — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 8

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*up to 3.14.1VulnerableLinux
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:evergreen:11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*11.4VulnerableopenSUSE
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*5VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*5.0VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_real_time_extension:11:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*11 sp3VulnerableSUSE
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:10:sp4:*:*:ltss:*:*:*10 sp4VulnerableSUSE
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:11:sp1:*:*:ltss:*:*:*11 sp1VulnerableSUSE
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*11VulnerableSUSE
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 3.14.1 Vulnerable ·Linux
  • cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:evergreen:11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.4 Vulnerable ·openSUSE
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
  • cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_real_time_extension:11:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11 sp3 Vulnerable ·SUSE
  • cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:10:sp4:*:*:ltss:*:*:* Versions 10 sp4 Vulnerable ·SUSE
  • cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:11:sp1:*:*:ltss:*:*:* Versions 11 sp1 Vulnerable ·SUSE
  • cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11 Vulnerable ·SUSE

Remediation

Red Hat 4 advisories

  • RHSA-2014:1959 Released 2014-12-04 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    kernel security and bug fix update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server) kernel-2.6.18-400.el5, kernel-2.6.18-400.el5.ia64, kernel-PAE-2.6.18-400.el5 +18
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client) kernel-2.6.18-400.el5, kernel-PAE-2.6.18-400.el5, kernel-PAE-devel-2.6.18-400.el5 +8
  • RHSA-2014:1392 Released 2014-10-13 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) kernel-2.6.32-504.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-504.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-504.el6 +6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6) python-perf-2.6.32-504.el6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node (v. 6) kernel-2.6.32-504.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-504.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-504.el6 +6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6) python-perf-2.6.32-504.el6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) kernel-2.6.32-504.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-504.el6, kernel-bootwrapper-2.6.32-504.el6 +9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) python-perf-2.6.32-504.el6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) kernel-2.6.32-504.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-504.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-504.el6 +6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6) python-perf-2.6.32-504.el6
  • RHSA-2014:1023 Released 2014-08-06 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security and bug fix update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) kernel-3.10.0-123.6.3.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-123.6.3.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-123.6.3.el7 +6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) kernel-doc-3.10.0-123.6.3.el7, kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-123.6.3.el7, python-perf-3.10.0-123.6.3.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode (v. 7) kernel-3.10.0-123.6.3.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-123.6.3.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-123.6.3.el7 +6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7) kernel-doc-3.10.0-123.6.3.el7, kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-123.6.3.el7, python-perf-3.10.0-123.6.3.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) kernel-3.10.0-123.6.3.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-123.6.3.el7, kernel-bootwrapper-3.10.0-123.6.3.el7 +9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) kernel-doc-3.10.0-123.6.3.el7, kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-123.6.3.el7, python-perf-3.10.0-123.6.3.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) kernel-3.10.0-123.6.3.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-123.6.3.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-123.6.3.el7 +6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) kernel-doc-3.10.0-123.6.3.el7, kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-123.6.3.el7, python-perf-3.10.0-123.6.3.el7
Show 1 more Red Hat advisories
  • RHSA-2014:0913 Released 2014-07-22 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel-rt security update
    • Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2 kernel-rt-3.10.33-rt32.43.el6rt, kernel-rt-debug-3.10.33-rt32.43.el6rt, kernel-rt-debug-devel-3.10.33-rt32.43.el6rt +7

Vendor assessments

Red Hat

Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →

ProductStatusPlan or fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)Fixed RHSA-2014:1959
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2014:1023
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2014:1023
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2014:1023
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2014:1023
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client)Fixed RHSA-2014:1959
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2014:1392
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2014:1392
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2014:1392
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2014:1392
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2014:1392
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2014:1023
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2014:1392
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2014:1023
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2014:1392
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2014:1023
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2014:1392
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2014:1023
Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2Fixed RHSA-2014:0913

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2014-0181
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-759j-fmr2-pgj3

References

Patch 1

Advisory 10

Other 1

Sources

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