CVE-2014-3917

CVE-2014-3917 is a low-severity vulnerability in Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Description

kernel/auditsc.c in the Linux kernel through 3.14.5, when CONFIG_AUDITSYSCALL is enabled with certain syscall rules, allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive single-bit values from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (OOPS) via a large value of a syscall number.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3917?
kernel/auditsc.c in the Linux kernel through 3.14.5, when CONFIG_AUDITSYSCALL is enabled with certain syscall rules, allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive single-bit values from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (OOPS) via a large value of a syscall number.
How severe is CVE-2014-3917?
CVE-2014-3917 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-3917 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3917?
CVE-2014-3917 primarily affects Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3917?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-3917 published?
CVE-2014-3917 was published on 2014-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (18)

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