CVE-2014-3980: libfep 0.0.5 before 0.1.0 does not properly use UNIX domain sockets in the abstract namespace, which allows...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-3980 is a local privilege escalation issue in libfep 0.0.5 before 0.1.0. A person who already has local access to an affected system may be able to gain higher privileges. The public description does not explain the exact attack path. Exposure is most likely on systems that installed libfep 0.0.5 or another version before 0.1.0, especially where untrusted local users can run code. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated by the provided sources. Treat this as important for systems with local user access or shared workloads. It is less urgent for isolated systems without untrusted local users, but privilege escalation can amplify any initial foothold. Mitigation focus: Upgrade libfep to version 0.1.0 or later.; Remove libfep where it is not required.; Check upstream or distribution guidance for backported fixes..

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

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