How severe is CVE-2014-0102?

CVE-2014-0102 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.2, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-0102 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0102?

CVE-2014-0102 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0102?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-0102 published?

CVE-2014-0102 was published on 2014-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0102

CVE-2014-0102 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
Published: 2014-03-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The keyring_detect_cycle_iterator function in security/keys/keyring.c in the Linux kernel through 3.13.6 does not properly determine whether keyrings are identical, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) via crafted keyctl commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0102?: The keyring_detect_cycle_iterator function in security/keys/keyring.c in the Linux kernel through 3.13.6 does not properly determine whether keyrings are identical, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) via crafted keyctl commands.
How severe is CVE-2014-0102?: CVE-2014-0102 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-0102 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0102?: CVE-2014-0102 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0102?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-0102 published?: CVE-2014-0102 was published on 2014-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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