How severe is CVE-2014-0181?

CVE-2014-0181 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-0181 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0181?

CVE-2014-0181 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0181?

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

When was CVE-2014-0181 published?

CVE-2014-0181 was published on 2014-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0181

CVE-2014-0181 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop
Published: 2014-04-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Netlink implementation in the Linux kernel through 3.14.1 does not provide a mechanism for authorizing socket operations based on the opener of a socket, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and modify network configurations by using a Netlink socket for the (1) stdout or (2) stderr of a setuid program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0181?: The Netlink implementation in the Linux kernel through 3.14.1 does not provide a mechanism for authorizing socket operations based on the opener of a socket, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and modify network configurations by using a Netlink socket for the (1) stdout or (2) stderr of a setuid program.
How severe is CVE-2014-0181?: CVE-2014-0181 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-0181 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0181?: CVE-2014-0181 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0181?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-0181 published?: CVE-2014-0181 was published on 2014-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:evergreen:11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_real_time_extension:11:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:10:sp4:*:*:ltss:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:11:sp1:*:*:ltss:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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