How severe is CVE-2014-8989?

CVE-2014-8989 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8989 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8989?

CVE-2014-8989 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 204 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8989?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-8989 published?

CVE-2014-8989 was published on 2014-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8989

CVE-2014-8989 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
Published: 2014-11-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Linux kernel through 3.17.4 does not properly restrict dropping of supplemental group memberships in certain namespace scenarios, which allows local users to bypass intended file permissions by leveraging a POSIX ACL containing an entry for the group category that is more restrictive than the entry for the other category, aka a "negative groups" issue, related to kernel/groups.c, kernel/uid16.c, and kernel/user_namespace.c.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8989?: The Linux kernel through 3.17.4 does not properly restrict dropping of supplemental group memberships in certain namespace scenarios, which allows local users to bypass intended file permissions by leveraging a POSIX ACL containing an entry for the group category that is more restrictive than the entry for the other category, aka a "negative groups" issue, related to kernel/groups.c, kernel/uid16.c, and kernel/user_namespace.c.
How severe is CVE-2014-8989?: CVE-2014-8989 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8989 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8989?: CVE-2014-8989 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 204 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8989?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8989 published?: CVE-2014-8989 was published on 2014-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (204)

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cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.0.29:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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