The regulator_ena_gpio_free function in drivers/regulator/core.c in the Linux kernel before 3.19 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via a crafted application.
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Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3945-1 linux security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3343-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3343-2 Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: google_android

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-06T14:02:37.412Z

Reserved: 2017-03-28T00:00:00

Link: CVE-2014-9940

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2017-05-02T21:59:00.167

Modified: 2025-04-20T01:37:25.860

Link: CVE-2014-9940

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Low

Publid Date: 2014-12-04T00:00:00Z

Links: CVE-2014-9940 - Bugzilla

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