CVE-2014-8134
CVE-2014-8134 is a low-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
- CVSS v2: 1.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The paravirt_ops_setup function in arch/x86/kernel/kvm.c in the Linux kernel through 3.18 uses an improper paravirt_enabled setting for KVM guest kernels, which makes it easier for guest OS users to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted application that reads a 16-bit value.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-8134?
- The paravirt_ops_setup function in arch/x86/kernel/kvm.c in the Linux kernel through 3.18 uses an improper paravirt_enabled setting for KVM guest kernels, which makes it easier for guest OS users to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted application that reads a 16-bit value.
- How severe is CVE-2014-8134?
- CVE-2014-8134 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2014-8134 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-8134?
- CVE-2014-8134 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-8134?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2014-8134 published?
- CVE-2014-8134 was published on 2014-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00010.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00025.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00009.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00015.html
- http://people.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/2014/CVE-2014-8134.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0855.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62336
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinapr2016-2952096.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71650
- http://www.spinics.net/lists/kvm/msg111458.html
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1400314
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=909078
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1172765
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K17120
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K17120?utm_source=f5support&%3Butm_medium=RSS
Affected products (8)
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:evergreen:11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server:11:sp2:*:*:ltss:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:oracle:linux:6:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
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