What is CVE-2014-4608?

CVE-2014-4608 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 out of 10, classified as a Integer Overflow flaw (CWE-190). CVE-2014-4608 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2014-4608?

CVE-2014-4608 has a CVSS score of 7.3 out of 10, rated High severity. The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-4608?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2014-4608. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

Is CVE-2014-4608 actively exploited?

CVE-2014-4608 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is Integer Overflow (CWE-190)?

The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow, leading to unexpected values. See MITRE CWE for full details: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/190.html

CVE-2014-4608

High

Multiple integer overflows in the lzo1x_decompress_safe function in lib/lzo/lzo1x_decompress_safe.c in the LZO decompressor in the Linux kernel before 3.15.2 allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted Literal Run. NOTE: the author of the LZO algorithms says "the Linux kernel is *not* affected; media hype.

Package Linux Kernel

Published 2014-07-03

Last modified 2026-05-06

CVSS version 3.1

Patch available

Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

7.3

out of 10

High

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Vector string

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Weakness type

CWE-190

CVE-2014-4608 is a Integer Overflow vulnerability

What is Integer Overflow?

The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow, leading to unexpected values. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2014-4608 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Blog
http://blog.securitymouse.com/2014/06/raising-lazarus-20-year-old-bug-that.html

Third Party Advisory
Lists
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00010.html

Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Lists
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00025.html

Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Lists
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00015.html

Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Red Hat
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0062.html

Third Party Advisory
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/60011

Third Party Advisory
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/60174

Third Party Advisory
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/62633

Third Party Advisory
Kernel.org
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.15.2

Release Notes Vendor Advisory
Oberhumer
http://www.oberhumer.com/opensource/lzo/

Third Party Advisory
Openwall
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/26/21

Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Securityfocus
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68214

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2416-1

Third Party Advisory
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2417-1

Third Party Advisory
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2418-1

Third Party Advisory
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2419-1

Third Party Advisory
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2420-1

Third Party Advisory
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2421-1

Third Party Advisory
Red Hat
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1113899

Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
Securitymouse
https://www.securitymouse.com/lms-2014-06-16-2

Broken Link
Kernel patch commit
http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=206a81c18401c0cde6e579164f752c4b147324ce
Patch
Kernel patch commit
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/206a81c18401c0cde6e579164f752c4b147324ce
Patch

Details

CVE ID CVE-2014-4608

Severity High

CVSS score 7.3 / 10

CVSS version 3.1

Published 2014-07-03

Modified 2026-05-06

KEV No

Patch Awaiting data

Package linux

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4608?

CVE-2014-4608 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 out of 10 , classified as an Integer Overflow flaw (CWE-190) . CVE-2014-4608 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2014-4608?

CVE-2014-4608 has a CVSS score of 7.3 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-4608?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2014-4608. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
Is CVE-2014-4608 actively exploited?

No — CVE-2014-4608 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
What is Integer Overflow (CWE-190)?

The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow, leading to unexpected values. View CWE-190 on MITRE CWE →