CVE-2014-5147

Name: CVE-2014-5147
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-08-29T16:55:11.78+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-5147 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Xen 4.4.x, when running a 64-bit kernel on an ARM system, does not properly handle traps from the guest domain that use a different address width, which allows local guest users to cause a denial of service (host crash) via a crafted 32-bit process.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Xen 4.4.x, when running a 64-bit kernel on an ARM system, does not properly handle traps from the guest domain that use a different address width, which allows local guest users to cause a denial of service (host crash) via a crafted 32-bit process.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.43%

33.9th 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://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030724
http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-102.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030724
http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-102.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 29, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-5147?

How severe is CVE-2014-5147?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-5147 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5147?

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