CVE-2014-9585

Low

The vdso_addr function in arch/x86/vdso/vma.c in the Linux kernel through 3.18.2 does not properly choose memory locations for the vDSO area, which makes it easier for local users to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism by guessing a location at the end of a PMD.

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
Availability
None
Vector string
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2014-9585 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2014-9585?

    CVE-2014-9585 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10 . CVE-2014-9585 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2014-9585?

    CVE-2014-9585 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:N/I:P/A:N .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-9585?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2014-9585. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2014-9585 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2014-9585 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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