CVE-2014-4508
Mediumarch/x86/kernel/entry_32.S in the Linux kernel through 3.15.1 on 32-bit x86 platforms, when syscall auditing is enabled and the sep CPU feature flag is set, allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS and system crash) via an invalid syscall number, as demonstrated by number 1000.
CVSS 2.0 score
4.7
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Weakness type
CWE-189CVE-2014-4508 is classified as CWE-189
See CWE-189 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2014-4508 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Securityfocushttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68126Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2334-1Third Party Advisory
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Vendor Advisory
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2014-4508?
CVE-2014-4508 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 out of 10 . CVE-2014-4508 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2014-4508?
CVE-2014-4508 has a CVSS score of 4.7 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-4508?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2014-4508. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2014-4508 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2014-4508 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.