Vulnerability Details : CVE-2014-3952
FreeBSD 8.4 before p14, 9.1 before p17, 9.2 before p10, and 10.0 before p7 does not properly initialize the buffer between the header and data of a control message, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via unspecified vectors.
Products affected by CVE-2014-3952
- cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:9.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2014-3952
0.07%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 18 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2014-3952
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.9
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N |
3.9
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6.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2014-3952
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2014-3952
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http://secunia.com/advisories/62218
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68466
FreeBSD CVE-2014-3952 Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030539
FreeBSD Kernel Memory Initialization Flaws Lets Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTracker
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94448
FreeBSD control messages information disclosure CVE-2014-3952 Vulnerability Report
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http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3070
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-3070-1 kfreebsd-9
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http://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-14:17.kmem.asc
Vendor Advisory
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