CVE-2014-9090: Medium severity linux kernel vulnerability

Published Nov 23, 2014
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Updated

Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures assigned an identifier CVE-2014-9090 to the following vulnerability:

Name: CVE-2014-9090 URL: http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-9090 Assigned: 20141126 Reference: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/26/5 Reference: http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git;a=commit;h=6f442be2fb22be02cafa606f1769fa1e6f894441 Reference: https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6f442be2fb22be02cafa606f1769fa1e6f894441

The dodoublefault function in arch/x86/kernel/traps.c in the Linux kernel through 3.17.4 does not properly handle faults associated with the Stack Segment (SS) segment register when espfix64 is involved, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via a modifyldt system call, as demonstrated by sigreturn32 in the linux-clock-tests test suite.

Other sources

The dodoublefault function in arch/x86/kernel/traps.c in the Linux kernel through 3.17.4 does not properly handle faults associated with the Stack Segment (SS) segment register, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via a modifyldt system call, as demonstrated by sigreturn32 in the linux-clock-tests test suite.

Affected Software

205 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<=3.17.3
Linux Linux kernel=3.0-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=3.0-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=3.0-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=3.0-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=3.0-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=3.0-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=3.0-rc7
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.1
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.2
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.3
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.4
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.5
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.6
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.7
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.8
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.9
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.10
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.11
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.12
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.13
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.14
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.15
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.16
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.17
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.18
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.19
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.20
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.21
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.22
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.23
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.24
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.25
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.26
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.27
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.28
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.29
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.30
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.31
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.32
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.33
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.34
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.35
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.36
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.37
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.38
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.39
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.40
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.41
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.42
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.43
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.44
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.45
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.46
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.47
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.48
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.49
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.50
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.51
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.52
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.53
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.54
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.55
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.56
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.57
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.58
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.59
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.60
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.61
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.62
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.63
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.64
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.65
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.66
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.67
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.68
Linux Linux kernel=3.1
Linux Linux kernel=3.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=3.1-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=3.1-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=3.1-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=3.1.1
Linux Linux kernel=3.1.2
Linux Linux kernel=3.1.3
Linux Linux kernel=3.1.4
Linux Linux kernel=3.1.5
Linux Linux kernel=3.1.6
Linux Linux kernel=3.1.7
Linux Linux kernel=3.1.8
Linux Linux kernel=3.1.9
Linux Linux kernel=3.1.10
Linux Linux kernel=3.2
Linux Linux kernel=3.2
Linux Linux kernel=3.2-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=3.2-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=3.10
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.0
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.1
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.1
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.2
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.2
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.3
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.3
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.4
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.4
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.5
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.5
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.6
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.6
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.7
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.7
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.8
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.8
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.9
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.9
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.10
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.11
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.12
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.13
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.14
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.15
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.16
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.17
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.18
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.19
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.20
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.21
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.22
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.23
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.24
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.25
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.26
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.27
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.28
Linux Linux kernel=3.10.29
Linux Linux kernel=3.11
Linux Linux kernel=3.11.1
Linux Linux kernel=3.11.2
Linux Linux kernel=3.11.3
Linux Linux kernel=3.11.4
Linux Linux kernel=3.11.5
Linux Linux kernel=3.11.6
Linux Linux kernel=3.11.7
Linux Linux kernel=3.11.8
Linux Linux kernel=3.11.9
Linux Linux kernel=3.11.10
Linux Linux kernel=3.12
Linux Linux kernel=3.12.1
Linux Linux kernel=3.12.2
Linux Linux kernel=3.12.3
Linux Linux kernel=3.12.4
Linux Linux kernel=3.12.5
Linux Linux kernel=3.12.6
Linux Linux kernel=3.12.7
Linux Linux kernel=3.12.8
Linux Linux kernel=3.12.9
Linux Linux kernel=3.12.10
Linux Linux kernel=3.12.11
Linux Linux kernel=3.12.12
Linux Linux kernel=3.12.13
Linux Linux kernel=3.12.14
Linux Linux kernel=3.12.15
Linux Linux kernel=3.12.16
Linux Linux kernel=3.12.17
Linux Linux kernel=3.13
Linux Linux kernel=3.13.1
Linux Linux kernel=3.13.2
Linux Linux kernel=3.13.3
Linux Linux kernel=3.13.4
Linux Linux kernel=3.13.5
Linux Linux kernel=3.13.6
Linux Linux kernel=3.13.7
Linux Linux kernel=3.13.8
Linux Linux kernel=3.13.9
Linux Linux kernel=3.13.10
Linux Linux kernel=3.13.11
Linux Linux kernel=3.14
Linux Linux kernel=3.14-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=3.14-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=3.14-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=3.14-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=3.14-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=3.14-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=3.14-rc7
Linux Linux kernel=3.14-rc8
Linux Linux kernel=3.14.1
Linux Linux kernel=3.14.2
Linux Linux kernel=3.14.3
Linux Linux kernel=3.14.4
Linux Linux kernel=3.14.5
Linux Linux kernel=3.15
Linux Linux kernel=3.15.1
Linux Linux kernel=3.15.2
Linux Linux kernel=3.15.3
Linux Linux kernel=3.15.4
Linux Linux kernel=3.15.5
Linux Linux kernel=3.15.6
Linux Linux kernel=3.15.7
Linux Linux kernel=3.15.8
Linux Linux kernel=3.16.0
Linux Linux kernel=3.16.1
Linux Linux kernel=3.17
Linux Linux kernel=3.17.1
Linux Linux kernel=3.17.2
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Remediation

Patch Available

http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git;a=commit;h=6f442be2fb22be02cafa606f1769fa1e6f894441

Event History

Nov 23, 2014
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverity
Nov 30, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 4, 2014
Data Sourced
03:46 PM
Affected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:07 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:05 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·02:10 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-9090?

CVE-2014-9090 has been assigned a score of moderate severity.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-9090?

To resolve CVE-2014-9090, update the Linux kernel to versions that are patched against this vulnerability.

3

What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2014-9090?

CVE-2014-9090 affects Linux kernel versions up to 3.17.3 and specific release candidates from 3.0 to 3.17.

4

Is CVE-2014-9090 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2014-9090 can be exploited locally, making it a potential threat if an attacker gains access to the system.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2014-9090 being exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2014-9090 could lead to privilege escalation, allowing attackers to gain higher access rights to the system.

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