CVE-2014-8134
LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.70%
Last modified
CVE-2014-8134 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The paravirt_ops_setup function in arch/x86/kernel/kvm.c in the Linux kernel through 3.18 uses an improper paravirt_enabled setting for KVM guest kernels, which makes it easier for guest OS users to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted application that reads a 16-bit value.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The paravirt_ops_setup function in arch/x86/kernel/kvm.c in the Linux kernel through 3.18 uses an improper paravirt_enabled setting for KVM guest kernels, which makes it easier for guest OS users to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted application that reads a 16-bit value.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.18 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 | — |
| Opensuse | Evergreen | 11.4 | — |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 | — |
| Suse | Suse Linux Enterprise Server | 11 | Sp2 |
| Oracle | Linux | 6 | — |
References
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00025.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00015.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://people.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/2014/CVE-2014-8134.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0855.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://secunia.com/advisories/62336Broken Link
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71650Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/kvm/msg111458.htmlExploit, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1400314Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=909078Permissions Required
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1172765Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K17120Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00025.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00015.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://people.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/2014/CVE-2014-8134.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0855.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://secunia.com/advisories/62336Broken Link
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71650Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/kvm/msg111458.htmlExploit, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1400314Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=909078Permissions Required
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1172765Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K17120Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-8134?
The paravirt_ops_setup function in arch/x86/kernel/kvm.c in the Linux kernel through 3.18 uses an improper paravirt_enabled setting for KVM guest kernels, which makes it easier for guest OS users to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted application that reads a 16-bit value.
How severe is CVE-2014-8134?
CVE-2014-8134 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8134?
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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