CVE-2014-3180

Description

In kernel/compat.c in the Linux kernel before 3.17, as used in Google Chrome OS and other products, there is a possible out-of-bounds read. restart_syscall uses uninitialized data when restarting compat_sys_nanosleep. NOTE: this is disputed because the code path is unreachable

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.18%
Affected: Linux kernel
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=408827
https://lkml.org/lkml/2014/9/7/29

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-3180?
CVE-2014-3180 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-3180?
To fix CVE-2014-3180, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-3180 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2014-3180 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2014-3180?
CVE-2014-3180 affects Linux kernel.
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