CVE-2014-1226: The pipe_init_terminal function in main.c in s3dvt allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging setuid

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-1226?

s3dvt: upgrade to newer than 0.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-1226 being exploited?

CVE-2014-1226 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2014-1226 affect?

CVE-2014-1226 affects s3dvt. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The pipe_init_terminal function in main.c in s3dvt allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging setuid permissions and usage of bash 4.3 and earlier. NOTE: This vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2013-6876.

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2014-1226 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting s3dvt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The pipe_init_terminal function in main.c in s3dvt allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging setuid permissions and usage of bash 4.3 and earlier. NOTE: This vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2013-6876.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2018-04-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: s3dvt project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-04-06 17:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

s3dvt project s3dvt UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.2.2

Fixed in: newer than 0.2.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy s3dvt || rpm -q s3dvt || s3dvt --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade s3dvt

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade s3dvt

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-1226?

s3dvt: upgrade to newer than 0.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-1226 being exploited?

CVE-2014-1226 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-1226 affect?

CVE-2014-1226 affects s3dvt. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The pipe_init_terminal function in main.c in s3dvt allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging setuid permissions and usage of bash 4.3 and earlier. NOTE: This vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2013-6876.

How urgent is CVE-2014-1226?

Priority 36/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2013-6876 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE The (1) pty_init_terminal and (2) pipe_init_terminal functions in main.c in s3dvt 0.2.2 and earlier allows loc

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