HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2014-9322

arch/x86/kernel/entry_64.S in the Linux kernel before 3.17.5 does not properly handle faults associated with the Stack Segment (SS) segment register, which allows local users to gain privileges by tri...

Vulnerability Description

arch/x86/kernel/entry_64.S in the Linux kernel before 3.17.5 does not properly handle faults associated with the Stack Segment (SS) segment register, which allows local users to gain privileges by triggering an IRET instruction that leads to access to a GS Base address from the wrong space.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel< 3.2.65
RedhatEnterprise Linux Eus5.6
CanonicalUbuntu Linux10.04
OpensuseEvergreen11.4
SuseSuse Linux Enterprise Server10
GoogleAndroid6.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2014-9322?

CVE-2014-9322 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). arch/x86/kernel/entry_64.S in the Linux kernel before 3.17.5 does not properly handle faults associated with the Stack Segment (SS) segment register, which allows local users to gain privileges by tri...

How severe is CVE-2014-9322?

CVE-2014-9322 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2014-9322?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Opensuse Evergreen, Suse Suse Linux Enterprise Server.