CVE-2014-3714

Description

The ARM image loading functionality in Xen 4.4.x does not properly validate kernel length, which allows local users to read system memory or cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted 32-bit ARM guest kernel in an image, which triggers a buffer overflow.

Category

3.3
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Vendor Advisory xen.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-95.html patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030252 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/14/4 third party advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/16/1 third party advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/15/6 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-3714?
CVE-2014-3714 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-3714?
To fix CVE-2014-3714, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-3714 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2014-3714 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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