CVE-2014-1738: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-1738: The raw_cmd_copyout function in drivers/block/floppy.c in the Linux kernel through 3.14.3 does not properly...

The raw_cmd_copyout function in drivers/block/floppy.c in the Linux kernel through 3.14.3 does not properly restrict access to certain pointers during processing of an FDRAWCMD ioctl call, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel heap memory by leveraging write access to a /dev/fd device.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 09:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2014-1738 is a Linux kernel flaw in floppy device ioctl handling. A local user with write access to a /dev/fd device could read sensitive data from kernel heap memory. It is not described as remote code execution, and the provided sources do not show active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on older Linux systems with vulnerable kernels and accessible floppy device nodes. Modern distributions are likely patched, but legacy servers, appliances, or long-lived embedded images should be checked. Treat as a legacy Linux local information disclosure issue. Prioritize remediation on multi-user systems, shared hosting, research workstations, and legacy appliances where local users or untrusted workloads exist. Mitigation focus: Apply the relevant vendor kernel security update or an upstream fixed kernel.; Check Debian, Red Hat, SUSE, and Oracle errata for the exact package version.; Restrict local user access to /dev/fd devices where operationally feasible..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 14:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 11, 2014, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1094299CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/2145e15e0557a01b9195d1c7199a1b92cb9be81fCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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