CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-9322

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Linux kernel before version 3.17.5 has an issue with handling faults related to the Stack Segment (SS) segment register, allowing local users to gain privileges by triggering an IRET instruction that leads to access to a GS Base address from the wrong space.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may allow local users to escalate their privileges, posing a significant security risk to the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 3.17.5 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

arch/x86/kernel/entry_64.S in the Linux kernel before 3.17.5 does not properly handle faults associated with the Stack Segment (SS) segment register, which allows local users to gain privileges by triggering an IRET instruction that leads to access to a GS Base address from the wrong space.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS