CVE-2014-2986 json
The vgic_distr_mmio_write function in the virtual guest interrupt controller (GIC) distributor (arch/arm/vgic.c) in Xen 4.4.x, when running…
published 2014-04-28 12 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2014-3008
- cvss
- 5.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.6%
- EPSS 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 50%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The vgic_distr_mmio_write function in the virtual guest interrupt controller (GIC) distributor (arch/arm/vgic.c) in Xen 4.4.x, when running on an ARM system, allows local guest users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and host crash) via unspecified vectors.
Patch / fix
- xen Ubuntu 14.04 LTS 4.4.0-0ubuntu5.1
ubuntu advisories UBUNTU-CVE-2014-2986
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- xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-94.html advisory
Exploit prediction
0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 50% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.5 | AV:A/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
-
xenbits.xen.org
/xsa/advisory-94.html
patch, vendor-advisory
-
securitytracker.com
/id/1030146
vdb-entry
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2014/04/23/3
mailing-list
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2014/04/23/5
mailing-list
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securityfocus.com
/bid/67047
vdb-entry
-
openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2014/04/23/4
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2014-2986
- NVD CVE-2014-2986
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