CVE-2014-3714

Name: CVE-2014-3714
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-05-19T14:55:12.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-3714 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ARM image loading functionality in Xen 4.4.x does not properly validate kernel length, which allows local users to read system memory or cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted 32-bit ARM guest kernel in an image, which triggers a buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ARM image loading functionality in Xen 4.4.x does not properly validate kernel length, which allows local users to read system memory or cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted 32-bit ARM guest kernel in an image, which triggers a buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.41%

32.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xen	Xen	4.4.0

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/14/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/15/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/16/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030252Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-95.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/14/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/15/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/16/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030252Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-95.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 19, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3714?

How severe is CVE-2014-3714?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3714 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3714?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST