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CVE-2014-9585

LOW · CVSS 2.1 EPSS 0.56%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2015-01-09 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a low severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1. It affects Linux.

CVE
CVE-2014-9585
Severity
LOW
CVSS
2.1
EPSS
0.56%
Linux

Original NVD Description

The vdso_addr function in arch/x86/vdso/vma.c in the Linux kernel through 3.18.2 does not properly choose memory locations for the vDSO area, which makes it easier for local users to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism by guessing a location at the end of a PMD.