CVE-2014-3969

Name: CVE-2014-3969
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-06-05T20:55:06.657+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-3969 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Xen 4.4.x, when running on an ARM system, does not properly check write permissions on virtual addresses, which allows local guest administrators to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Xen 4.4.x, when running on an ARM system, does not properly check write permissions on virtual addresses, which allows local guest administrators to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.65%

46.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xen	Xen	4.4.0

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/58975Permissions Required
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/04/14Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67819Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030333Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-98.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/58975Permissions Required
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/04/14Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67819Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030333Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-98.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 5, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3969?

Xen 4.4.x, when running on an ARM system, does not properly check write permissions on virtual addresses, which allows local guest administrators to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

How severe is CVE-2014-3969?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3969 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3969?

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-2014-3969?

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Source: NVD / NIST