CVE-2014-1444

1.7 LOW 0.3% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

The fst_get_iface function in drivers/net/wan/farsync.c in the Linux kernel before 3.11.7 does not properly initialize a certain data structure, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory by leveraging the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability for an SIOCWANDEV ioctl call.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine with a login. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2014-01-18 22:55 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 00:04 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 1.7 LOW (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2014-01-18 22:55 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 00:04 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-399
Record status: Modified

Affected

Linux Kernel ≤ 3.11.6
Linux Kernel 3.11
Linux Kernel 3.11.1
Linux Kernel 3.11.2
Linux Kernel 3.11.3
Linux Kernel 3.11.4
Linux Kernel 3.11.5

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 1.7

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Authentication: Single
Confidentiality: Partial
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Raw vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record