Vulnerability Description
arch/s390/kernel/head64.S in the Linux kernel before 3.13.5 on the s390 platform does not properly handle attempted use of the linkage stack, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) by executing a crafted instruction.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.13.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-0771.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59262Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59309Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.13.5Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/20/14Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65700Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1067558Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/8d7f6690cedb83456edd41c9bd583783f0703bfPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-0771.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59262Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59309Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.13.5Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/20/14Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2039?
CVE-2014-2039 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). arch/s390/kernel/head64.S in the Linux kernel before 3.13.5 on the s390 platform does not properly handle attempted use of the linkage stack, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (sys...
How severe is CVE-2014-2039?
CVE-2014-2039 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2039?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.