How severe is CVE-2014-3969?

CVE-2014-3969 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.4, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-3969 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-3969?

CVE-2014-3969 primarily affects Xen. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3969?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-3969 published?

CVE-2014-3969 was published on 2014-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-3969

CVE-2014-3969 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xen with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.4. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Xen
Published: 2014-06-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Xen 4.4.x, when running on an ARM system, does not properly check write permissions on virtual addresses, which allows local guest administrators to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3969?: Xen 4.4.x, when running on an ARM system, does not properly check write permissions on virtual addresses, which allows local guest administrators to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-3969?: CVE-2014-3969 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.4, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-3969 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-3969?: CVE-2014-3969 primarily affects Xen. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3969?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-3969 published?: CVE-2014-3969 was published on 2014-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:xen:xen:4.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:xen:xen:4.4.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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