Vulnerability Description
arch/x86/kernel/entry_32.S in the Linux kernel through 3.15.1 on 32-bit x86 platforms, when syscall auditing is enabled and the sep CPU feature flag is set, allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS and system crash) via an invalid syscall number, as demonstrated by number 1000.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.15.1 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://article.gmane.org/gmane.linux.kernel/1726110Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-10/msg00006.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-10/msg00007.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00025.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/20/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58964Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60564Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/20/10Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/11/12/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68126Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2334-1Third Party Advisory
- https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.2.61Vendor Advisory
- http://article.gmane.org/gmane.linux.kernel/1726110Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-10/msg00006.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-10/msg00007.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-4508?
CVE-2014-4508 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). arch/x86/kernel/entry_32.S in the Linux kernel through 3.15.1 on 32-bit x86 platforms, when syscall auditing is enabled and the sep CPU feature flag is set, allows local users to cause a denial of ser...
How severe is CVE-2014-4508?
CVE-2014-4508 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-4508?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.