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CVE-2014-3917

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

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CVE-2014-3917 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. kernel/auditsc.c in the Linux kernel through 3.14.5, when CONFIG_AUDITSYSCALL is enabled with certain syscall rules, allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive single-bit values from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (OOPS) via a large value of a syscall number.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

kernel/auditsc.c in the Linux kernel through 3.14.5, when CONFIG_AUDITSYSCALL is enabled with certain syscall rules, allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive single-bit values from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (OOPS) via a large value of a syscall number.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.36%

27.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
SuseLinux Enterprise Desktop10.0Sp4
RedhatEnterprise Linux5—
RedhatEnterprise Linux6.0—
RedhatEnterprise Mrg2.0—
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 3.14.5—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.14—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.14.1—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.14.2—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.14.3—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.14.4—

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3917?
kernel/auditsc.c in the Linux kernel through 3.14.5, when CONFIG_AUDITSYSCALL is enabled with certain syscall rules, allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive single-bit values from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (OOPS) via a large value of a syscall number.
How severe is CVE-2014-3917?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3917 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3917?
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