CVE-2014-4508
First published: Mon Jun 23 2014(Updated: )
arch/x86/kernel/entry_32.S in the Linux kernel through 3.15.1 on 32-bi ...
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux kernel | <=3.15.1 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =12.04 | |
| Linux Kernel | <=3.15.1 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.17-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://article.gmane.org/gmane.linux.kernel/1726110
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-10/msg00006.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-10/msg00007.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00025.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/20/1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58964
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60564
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/20/10
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/11/12/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68126
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2334-1
- https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.2.61
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2014-4508
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=554086d85e71f30abe46fc014fea31929a7c6a8a
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-4508
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-4508
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-4508
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-4508
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-4508?
CVE-2014-4508 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4508?
To mitigate CVE-2014-4508, upgrade the Linux kernel to version 3.16 or later, or apply the specific security patches provided by your distribution.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-4508?
CVE-2014-4508 affects 32-bit x86 platforms running Linux kernel versions up to 3.15.1 with syscall auditing enabled.
Can CVE-2014-4508 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2014-4508 requires local access to the affected system to trigger the denial of service.
What happens if CVE-2014-4508 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2014-4508 can lead to an OOPS error and system crash due to an invalid syscall number.
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