CWE Code: 20
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 6.9
CWE Name:  Improper Input Validation
Summary: 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.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2014-02-06
Last Modified Date: 2018-01-03