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
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.2.65 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 5.6 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 |
| Opensuse | Evergreen | 11.4 |
| Suse | Suse Linux Enterprise Server | 10 |
| Android | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00025.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00015.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00020.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=142722450701342&w=2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=142722544401658&w=2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/show/osvdb/115919Broken Link
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1998.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-2008.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-2028.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-2031.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0009.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62336Broken Link
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-04-02.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36266ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
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.