CVE-2014-1444: The fst_get_iface function in drivers/net/wan/farsync.c in the Linux kernel before 3.11.7 does not properly...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-1444 is a Linux kernel information disclosure issue in the FarSync WAN driver. A local user who already has CAP_NET_ADMIN could cause kernel memory contents to be exposed. This is not a remote compromise based on the sources, but it matters on shared hosts, appliances, or containers where that capability is granted. Exposure is most likely on systems running affected pre-3.11.7 kernels or unpatched vendor kernels with the FarSync WAN driver reachable by users or containers holding CAP_NET_ADMIN. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so confirm against distro advisories and actual running kernels. Prioritize remediation during normal kernel patch cycles unless shared-host or container environments grant CAP_NET_ADMIN broadly. Escalate if untrusted local users can access affected systems, because kernel memory disclosure can support follow-on attacks. Mitigation focus: Update to a kernel containing the upstream fix or a vendor-patched kernel.; Follow Ubuntu, Red Hat, or other relevant distribution advisories for supported packages.; Avoid granting CAP_NET_ADMIN to untrusted users or containers..

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

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