CVE-2014-9585 describes a vulnerability in the Linux kernel (through version 3.18.2) where the vdso_addr function fails to properly randomize the vDSO memory location, making it easier for local users to bypass Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR). This flaw affects various Linux distributions including Canonical, Debian, Fedora, openSUSE, Red Hat, and SUSE. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 2.1, indicating low severity, with a local attack vector and low attack complexity, primarily impacting integrity by facilitating ASLR bypass. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, suggesting a low level of public awareness and concern.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 3.18.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_aus:6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_eus:6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
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