What is CVE-2014-9584?

CVE-2014-9584 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10, classified as a Improper Input Validation flaw (CWE-20). CVE-2014-9584 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2014-9584?

CVE-2014-9584 has a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10, rated Low severity. The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-9584?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2014-9584. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

Is CVE-2014-9584 actively exploited?

CVE-2014-9584 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

CVE-2014-9584

Low

The parse_rock_ridge_inode_internal function in fs/isofs/rock.c in the Linux kernel before 3.18.2 does not validate a length value in the Extensions Reference (ER) System Use Field, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a crafted iso9660 image.

Package Linux Kernel

Published 2015-01-09

Last modified 2026-05-06

CVSS version 2.0

Patch available

Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

2.1

out of 10

Low

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Scope

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Vector string

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Weakness type

CWE-20

CVE-2014-9584 is a Improper Input Validation vulnerability

What is Improper Input Validation?

The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2014-9584 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

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/msg00020.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/msg00000.html

Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Lists
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00009.html

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

Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Lists
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00020.html

Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Red Hat
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0864.html

Third Party Advisory
Red Hat
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1137.html

Third Party Advisory
Red Hat
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1138.html

Third Party Advisory
Debian Security
http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3128

Third Party Advisory
Kernel.org
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.18.2

Vendor Advisory
Mandriva
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:058

Third Party Advisory
Openwall
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/09/4

Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Oracle
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjan2016-2867209.html

Third Party Advisory
Securityfocus
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71883

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2511-1

Third Party Advisory
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2512-1

Third Party Advisory
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2513-1

Third Party Advisory
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2514-1

Third Party Advisory
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2515-1

Third Party Advisory
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2516-1

Third Party Advisory
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2517-1

Third Party Advisory
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2518-1

Third Party Advisory
Red Hat
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1180119

Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
Kernel patch commit
http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=4e2024624e678f0ebb916e6192bd23c1f9fdf696
Patch
Kernel patch commit
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/4e2024624e678f0ebb916e6192bd23c1f9fdf696
Patch

Details

CVE ID CVE-2014-9584

Severity Low

CVSS score 2.1 / 10

CVSS version 2.0

Published 2015-01-09

Modified 2026-05-06

KEV No

Patch Awaiting data

Package linux

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9584?

CVE-2014-9584 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10 , classified as an Improper Input Validation flaw (CWE-20) . CVE-2014-9584 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2014-9584?

CVE-2014-9584 has a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10, rated Low severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-9584?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2014-9584. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
Is CVE-2014-9584 actively exploited?

No — CVE-2014-9584 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
What is Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)?

The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. View CWE-20 on MITRE CWE →