CVE-2014-0196 | Linux Kernel up to 3.14.3 PTY Write drivers/tty/n_tty.c n_tty_write race condition (EDB-33516 / Nessus ID 74027)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 3.14.3 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function n_tty_write of the file drivers/tty/n_tty.c of the component PTY Write Handler. The manipulation leads to race condition.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-0196. The attack needs to be approached locally. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Due to its background and reception, this vulnerability has an historic impact.
It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.