Vulnerability Description
kernel/auditsc.c in the Linux kernel through 3.14.5, when CONFIG_AUDITSYSCALL is enabled with certain syscall rules, allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive single-bit values from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (OOPS) via a large value of a syscall number.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 10.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Mrg | 2.0 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.14.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://article.gmane.org/gmane.linux.kernel/1713179
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00020.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1143.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1281.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59777
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60011
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60564
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/29/5
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2334-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2335-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1102571
- http://article.gmane.org/gmane.linux.kernel/1713179
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00020.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1143.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1281.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-3917?
CVE-2014-3917 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). kernel/auditsc.c in the Linux kernel through 3.14.5, when CONFIG_AUDITSYSCALL is enabled with certain syscall rules, allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive single-bit values from kernel me...
How severe is CVE-2014-3917?
CVE-2014-3917 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-3917?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Mrg, Linux Linux Kernel.