Linux Kernel KVM CVE-2014-7842 Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

BID:71078

Info

Linux Kernel KVM CVE-2014-7842 Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 71078
Class: Race Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2014-7842
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Nov 13 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 05 2016 09:29PM
Credit: Nadav Amit
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS amd64
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Unsupported Extras 11
Oracle Linux 5
Oracle Linux 0
Linux kernel
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Linux Kernel KVM CVE-2014-7842 Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

The Linux kernel is prone to a local denial-of-service vulnerability.

Local attackers can exploit this issue to cause a denial-of-service condition.

Exploit / POC

Linux Kernel KVM CVE-2014-7842 Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Linux Kernel KVM CVE-2014-7842 Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.


Mandriva Business Server 1 X86 64

References

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