CVE-2014-0038: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-0038: The compat_sys_recvmmsg function in net/compat.c in the Linux kernel before 3.13.2, when CONFIG_X86_X32 is...

The compat_sys_recvmmsg function in net/compat.c in the Linux kernel before 3.13.2, when CONFIG_X86_X32 is enabled, allows local users to gain privileges via a recvmmsg system call with a crafted timeout pointer parameter.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 08:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-0038 is a Linux kernel local privilege escalation issue. It matters when an attacker already has local access or code execution on a vulnerable host. The cited scope is kernels before 3.13.2 with CONFIG_X86_X32 enabled, where limited local access may be upgraded to higher privileges. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux systems, especially distributions or custom kernels based on vulnerable pre-3.13.2 code with CONFIG_X86_X32 enabled. Modern patched kernels are unlikely to be affected, but old appliances, containers hosts, or long-lived servers need confirmation. Treat this as high priority for legacy Linux estates because it can convert a limited local foothold into elevated privileges. The business urgency is lower for fully patched modern systems and higher for exposed multi-user servers, shared hosting, or unsupported appliances. Mitigation focus: Update affected Linux kernels using vendor-supported packages.; Confirm the running kernel includes the upstream fix for CVE-2014-0038.; Check vendor advisories for distribution-specific patched versions..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 14:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 6, 2014, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://github.com/saelo/cve-2014-0038CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=338594CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/2def2ef2ae5f3990aabdbe8a755911902707d268CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
40503CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1060023CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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