CVE-2014-3689

Name: CVE-2014-3689
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-11-14T15:59:00.12+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-3689 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The vmware-vga driver (hw/display/vmware_vga.c) in QEMU allows local guest users to write to qemu memory locations and gain privileges via unspecified parameters related to rectangle handling.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The vmware-vga driver (hw/display/vmware_vga.c) in QEMU allows local guest users to write to qemu memory locations and gain privileges via unspecified parameters related to rectangle handling.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qemu	Qemu	<= 2.1.3
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	10.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	12.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.10

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/60923Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/62143Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/62144Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3066Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3067Third Party Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/114397Broken Link
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2409-1Third Party Advisory
https://www.mail-archive.com/qemu-devel%40nongnu.org/msg261580.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/60923Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/62143Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/62144Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3066Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3067Third Party Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/114397Broken Link
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2409-1Third Party Advisory
https://www.mail-archive.com/qemu-devel%40nongnu.org/msg261580.html

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3689?

The vmware-vga driver (hw/display/vmware_vga.c) in QEMU allows local guest users to write to qemu memory locations and gain privileges via unspecified parameters related to rectangle handling.

How severe is CVE-2014-3689?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3689 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3689?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-3689?

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Source: NVD / NIST