Data Exposure Vulnerability in Linux Kernel Affecting Android Devices
CVE-2014-9900

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Linux
Status
Linux Kernel
Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 August 2016

What is CVE-2014-9900?

A security flaw in the ethtool_get_wol function within the Linux kernel can lead to information disclosure. Specifically, this vulnerability arises from the failure to properly initialize a data structure, allowing local users to exploit it via a crafted application. This issue affects Android devices, particularly models like the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2013), prior to a patch released in August 2016.

References

http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-08-01.html
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https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.10/com...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92222
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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