CVE-2014-3715 Memory corruption in n/a

Low 3.3 Published 19 May 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in Xen to read system memory or crash the host via a crafted guest kernel.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2014-3715?

CVE-2014-3715 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Xen Xen, published on 19 May 2014. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in Xen 4.4.x allows local users to read system memory or cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted 32-bit guest kernel, related to searching for an appended DTB.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-3715?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xen Xen.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3715?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2014-3715 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-3715 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-r3x9-p8f8-2fmg, UBUNTU-CVE-2014-3715.