CVE-2014-9419

kernel: partial ASLR bypass through TLS base addresses leak

Published Dec 26, 2014 CVSS 2.0 · 2.1 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The __switch_to function in arch/x86/kernel/process_64.c in the Linux kernel through 3.18.1 does not ensure that Thread Local Storage (TLS) descriptors are loaded before proceeding with other steps, which makes it easier for local users to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted application that reads a TLS base address.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-155-1 linux-2.6 security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3128-1 linux security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2014-9240 The __switch_to function in arch/x86/kernel/process_64.c in the Linux kernel through 3.18.1 does not ensure that Thread Local Storage (TLS) descriptors are loaded before proceeding with other steps, which makes it easier for local users to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted application that reads a TLS base address.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2515-1 Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2516-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2517-1 Linux kernel (Utopic HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2518-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2541-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2542-1 Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities
History

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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 1:40 PM
Reserved
Dec 25, 2014, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 26, 2014, 12:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:18 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Dec 8, 2014, 12:00 AM