CVE-2014-0038

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

The compat_sys_recvmmsg function in net/compat.c in the Linux kernel before 3.13.2, when CONFIG_X86_X32 is enabled, allows local users to gain privileges via a recvmmsg system call with a crafted timeout pointer parameter.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: 0.0(none)
EPSS: 97.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

February 6, 2014

Last Modified

April 29, 2026

References (38)

secalert@redhathttp://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=2def2ef2ae5f3990aabdbe8a755911902707d268
secalert@redhathttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-02/msg00002.html
secalert@redhathttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-02/msg00003.html
secalert@redhathttp://pastebin.com/raw.php?i=DH3Lbg54
secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/56669
secalert@redhathttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/31346
secalert@redhathttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/31347
secalert@redhathttp://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.13.2
secalert@redhathttp://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2014:038
secalert@redhathttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/31/2
secalert@redhathttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65255
secalert@redhathttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2094-1
secalert@redhathttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2095-1
secalert@redhathttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2096-1
secalert@redhathttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1060023

Patch Availability(3)

Vendor / Ecosystem	Fixed in / Patch	Released	Source
ubuntu	linux-image-3.11.0-15-generic (3.11.0-15.25~precise1) @ precise	2026-05-28	ubuntu
ubuntu	linux-image-3.11.0-15-generic (3.11.0-15.25) @ saucy	2026-05-28	ubuntu
ubuntu	linux-image-3.8.0-35-generic (3.8.0-35.52~precise1) @ precise	2026-05-28	ubuntu

Patches are aggregated from vendor advisories (Red Hat, Microsoft, Cisco, GitHub) and package ecosystems (OSV, GHSA). Multiple rows for the same upstream release have been deduplicated.

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

CWE-20Improper Input Validation

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Publicly available exploits

(6 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (1 GitHub PoC) (4 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-40503✓ verified
First seen Oct 11, 2016
Linux Kernel 3.13.1 - 'Recvmmsg' Local Privilege Escalation (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-31346✓ verified
First seen Feb 2, 2014
Linux Kernel 3.4 < 3.13.2 (Ubuntu 13.10) - 'CONFIG_X86_X32' Arbitrary Write (2)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-31347✓ verified
First seen Feb 2, 2014
Linux Kernel 3.4 < 3.13.2 (Ubuntu 13.04/13.10 x64) - 'CONFIG_X86_X32=y' Local Privilege Escalation (3)
Open source ↗
GitHub PoCsaelo/cve-2014-0038
First seen Feb 2, 2014
Linux local root exploit for CVE-2014-0038
Open source ↗
Metasploitexploit/linux/local/recvmmsg_priv_esc✓ verified
First seen Feb 2, 2014
Linux Kernel recvmmsg Privilege Escalation
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-31305
First seen Jan 31, 2014
Linux Kernel 3.4 < 3.13.2 - recvmmsg x32 compat (PoC)
Open source ↗

Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2014-0038?

CVE-2014-0038 is a none vulnerability published on February 6, 2014. The compatsysrecvmmsg function in net/compat.c in the Linux kernel before 3.13.2, when CONFIGX86X32 is enabled, allows local users to gain privileges via a recvmmsg system call with a crafted timeout pointer parameter.

When was CVE-2014-0038 disclosed?

CVE-2014-0038 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on February 6, 2014, with the most recent update on April 29, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2014-0038 actively exploited?

CVE-2014-0038 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 97.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2014-0038?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2014-0038, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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