CVE-2014-4027

What it is

The rd_build_device_space function in drivers/target/target_core_rd.c in the Linux kernel before 3.14 does not properly initialize a certain data structure, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from ramdisk_mcp memory by leveraging access to a SCSI initiator.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited from the same network segment with a login. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2014-06-23 11:21 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 00:09 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.7% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 2.3 LOW (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2014-06-23 11:21 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 00:09 UTC

Exploit probability

0.7% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-200 · Information exposure

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Linux Kernel < 3.14
• Redhat Enterprise Linux 6.0
• Canonical Ubuntu Linux 12.04
• Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop 11
• Suse Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension 11
• Suse Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension 11
• Suse Linux Enterprise Server 11
• f5 big-ip Access Policy Manager ≤ 11.6.0

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 2.3

Attack vector

Adjacent network

Complexity

Medium

Authentication

Single

Confidentiality

Partial

Integrity

None

Availability

None

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