CVE-2014-4508: Medium severity linux kernel vulnerability
Published Jun 23, 2014
·Updated
arch/x86/kernel/entry32.S in the Linux kernel through 3.15.1 on 32-bi ...
Affected Software
3 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<=3.15.1
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1
Remediation
Event History
Jun 23, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:07 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:04 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·02:10 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Can CVE-2014-4508 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2014-4508 requires local access to the affected system to trigger the denial of service.
5
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.