CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-8989

First published: Sun Nov 30 2014(Updated: )

Last updated 24 July 2024

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux Kernel<=3.17.3
Linux Kernel=3.0-rc1
Linux Kernel=3.0-rc2
Linux Kernel=3.0-rc3
Linux Kernel=3.0-rc4
Linux Kernel=3.0-rc5
Linux Kernel=3.0-rc6
Linux Kernel=3.0-rc7
Linux Kernel=3.0.1
Linux Kernel=3.0.2
Linux Kernel=3.0.3
Linux Kernel=3.0.4
Linux Kernel=3.0.5
Linux Kernel=3.0.6
Linux Kernel=3.0.7
Linux Kernel=3.0.8
Linux Kernel=3.0.9
Linux Kernel=3.0.10
Linux Kernel=3.0.11
Linux Kernel=3.0.12
Linux Kernel=3.0.13
Linux Kernel=3.0.14
Linux Kernel=3.0.15
Linux Kernel=3.0.16
Linux Kernel=3.0.17
Linux Kernel=3.0.18
Linux Kernel=3.0.19
Linux Kernel=3.0.20
Linux Kernel=3.0.21
Linux Kernel=3.0.22
Linux Kernel=3.0.23
Linux Kernel=3.0.24
Linux Kernel=3.0.25
Linux Kernel=3.0.26
Linux Kernel=3.0.27
Linux Kernel=3.0.28
Linux Kernel=3.0.29
Linux Kernel=3.0.30
Linux Kernel=3.0.31
Linux Kernel=3.0.32
Linux Kernel=3.0.33
Linux Kernel=3.0.34
Linux Kernel=3.0.35
Linux Kernel=3.0.36
Linux Kernel=3.0.37
Linux Kernel=3.0.38
Linux Kernel=3.0.39
Linux Kernel=3.0.40
Linux Kernel=3.0.41
Linux Kernel=3.0.42
Linux Kernel=3.0.43
Linux Kernel=3.0.44
Linux Kernel=3.0.45
Linux Kernel=3.0.46
Linux Kernel=3.0.47
Linux Kernel=3.0.48
Linux Kernel=3.0.49
Linux Kernel=3.0.50
Linux Kernel=3.0.51
Linux Kernel=3.0.52
Linux Kernel=3.0.53
Linux Kernel=3.0.54
Linux Kernel=3.0.55
Linux Kernel=3.0.56
Linux Kernel=3.0.57
Linux Kernel=3.0.58
Linux Kernel=3.0.59
Linux Kernel=3.0.60
Linux Kernel=3.0.61
Linux Kernel=3.0.62
Linux Kernel=3.0.63
Linux Kernel=3.0.64
Linux Kernel=3.0.65
Linux Kernel=3.0.66
Linux Kernel=3.0.67
Linux Kernel=3.0.68
Linux Kernel=3.1
Linux Kernel=3.1-rc1
Linux Kernel=3.1-rc2
Linux Kernel=3.1-rc3
Linux Kernel=3.1-rc4
Linux Kernel=3.1.1
Linux Kernel=3.1.2
Linux Kernel=3.1.3
Linux Kernel=3.1.4
Linux Kernel=3.1.5
Linux Kernel=3.1.6
Linux Kernel=3.1.7
Linux Kernel=3.1.8
Linux Kernel=3.1.9
Linux Kernel=3.1.10
Linux Kernel=3.2
Linux Kernel=3.2
Linux Kernel=3.2-rc2
Linux Kernel=3.2-rc3
Linux Kernel=3.10
Linux Kernel=3.10.0
Linux Kernel=3.10.1
Linux Kernel=3.10.1
Linux Kernel=3.10.2
Linux Kernel=3.10.2
Linux Kernel=3.10.3
Linux Kernel=3.10.3
Linux Kernel=3.10.4
Linux Kernel=3.10.4
Linux Kernel=3.10.5
Linux Kernel=3.10.5
Linux Kernel=3.10.6
Linux Kernel=3.10.6
Linux Kernel=3.10.7
Linux Kernel=3.10.7
Linux Kernel=3.10.8
Linux Kernel=3.10.8
Linux Kernel=3.10.9
Linux Kernel=3.10.9
Linux Kernel=3.10.10
Linux Kernel=3.10.11
Linux Kernel=3.10.12
Linux Kernel=3.10.13
Linux Kernel=3.10.14
Linux Kernel=3.10.15
Linux Kernel=3.10.16
Linux Kernel=3.10.17
Linux Kernel=3.10.18
Linux Kernel=3.10.19
Linux Kernel=3.10.20
Linux Kernel=3.10.21
Linux Kernel=3.10.22
Linux Kernel=3.10.23
Linux Kernel=3.10.24
Linux Kernel=3.10.25
Linux Kernel=3.10.26
Linux Kernel=3.10.27
Linux Kernel=3.10.28
Linux Kernel=3.10.29
Linux Kernel=3.11
Linux Kernel=3.11.1
Linux Kernel=3.11.2
Linux Kernel=3.11.3
Linux Kernel=3.11.4
Linux Kernel=3.11.5
Linux Kernel=3.11.6
Linux Kernel=3.11.7
Linux Kernel=3.11.8
Linux Kernel=3.11.9
Linux Kernel=3.11.10
Linux Kernel=3.12
Linux Kernel=3.12.1
Linux Kernel=3.12.2
Linux Kernel=3.12.3
Linux Kernel=3.12.4
Linux Kernel=3.12.5
Linux Kernel=3.12.6
Linux Kernel=3.12.7
Linux Kernel=3.12.8
Linux Kernel=3.12.9
Linux Kernel=3.12.10
Linux Kernel=3.12.11
Linux Kernel=3.12.12
Linux Kernel=3.12.13
Linux Kernel=3.12.14
Linux Kernel=3.12.15
Linux Kernel=3.12.16
Linux Kernel=3.12.17
Linux Kernel=3.13
Linux Kernel=3.13.1
Linux Kernel=3.13.2
Linux Kernel=3.13.3
Linux Kernel=3.13.4
Linux Kernel=3.13.5
Linux Kernel=3.13.6
Linux Kernel=3.13.7
Linux Kernel=3.13.8
Linux Kernel=3.13.9
Linux Kernel=3.13.10
Linux Kernel=3.13.11
Linux Kernel=3.14
Linux Kernel=3.14-rc1
Linux Kernel=3.14-rc2
Linux Kernel=3.14-rc3
Linux Kernel=3.14-rc4
Linux Kernel=3.14-rc5
Linux Kernel=3.14-rc6
Linux Kernel=3.14-rc7
Linux Kernel=3.14-rc8
Linux Kernel=3.14.1
Linux Kernel=3.14.2
Linux Kernel=3.14.3
Linux Kernel=3.14.4
Linux Kernel=3.14.5
Linux Kernel=3.15
Linux Kernel=3.15.1
Linux Kernel=3.15.2
Linux Kernel=3.15.3
Linux Kernel=3.15.4
Linux Kernel=3.15.5
Linux Kernel=3.15.6
Linux Kernel=3.15.7
Linux Kernel=3.15.8
Linux Kernel=3.16.0
Linux Kernel=3.16.1
Linux Kernel=3.17
Linux Kernel=3.17.1
Linux Kernel=3.17.2
debian/linux
5.10.223-1
5.10.234-1
6.1.123-1
6.1.128-1
6.12.12-1
6.12.17-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-8989?

    CVE-2014-8989 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability that affects various versions of the Linux kernel.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-8989?

    To resolve CVE-2014-8989, upgrade to the patched versions of the Linux kernel, specifically those higher than 3.17.4.

  • Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2014-8989?

    CVE-2014-8989 affects Linux kernel versions up to 3.17.4, including earlier releases.

  • What types of users are impacted by CVE-2014-8989?

    Local users can exploit CVE-2014-8989 to bypass intended file permissions, potentially affecting system security.

  • Is CVE-2014-8989 a remote or local vulnerability?

    CVE-2014-8989 is a local vulnerability, requiring local user access to exploit.

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