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TI-2014-03006 Aliases CVE-2014-3690GHSA-647r-22pp-rpp3

arch/x86/kvm/vmx.c in the KVM subsystem in the Linux kernel before 3.17.2 on Intel…

Priority LOW 25CWE-400Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Local
Privileges required
Low
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Impact type
Denial of service
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
None · None · High
Fix status
Partial Red Hat: 20 fixed, 1 without a fix

Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-400.

Summary

arch/x86/kvm/vmx.c in the KVM subsystem in the Linux kernel before 3.17.2 on Intel processors does not ensure that the value in the CR4 control register remains the same after a VM entry, which allows host OS users to kill arbitrary processes or cause a denial of service (system disruption) by leveraging /dev/kvm access, as demonstrated by PR_SET_TSC prctl calls within a modified copy of QEMU.

Why it matters now

EPSS 0.00515 44th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Partial Red Hat: 3 advisoriesRed Hat: 20 fixed, 1 without a fix

SSVC decision points

Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
——all versions—No fix listedCNA
  • — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 13

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*before 3.17.2VulnerableLinux
cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_desktop:12.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*12.0VulnerableNovell
cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_server:11:sp2:*:*:ltss:*:*:*11 sp2VulnerableNovell
cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_server:12.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*12.0VulnerableNovell
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:evergreen:11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*11.4VulnerableopenSUSE
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_real_time_extension:11:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*11 sp3VulnerableSUSE
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_software_development_kit:12:-:*:*:*:*:*:*12VulnerableSUSE
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_workstation_extension:12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*12VulnerableSUSE
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*5.0VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*7.0VulnerableDebian
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 3.17.2 Vulnerable ·Linux
  • cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_desktop:12.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.0 Vulnerable ·Novell
  • cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_server:11:sp2:*:*:ltss:*:*:* Versions 11 sp2 Vulnerable ·Novell
  • cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_server:12.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.0 Vulnerable ·Novell
  • cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:evergreen:11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.4 Vulnerable ·openSUSE
  • cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_real_time_extension:11:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11 sp3 Vulnerable ·SUSE
  • cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_software_development_kit:12:-:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12 Vulnerable ·SUSE
  • cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_workstation_extension:12:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12 Vulnerable ·SUSE
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
  • cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
Show 3 more CPE
CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:*12.04VulnerableCanonical
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:*14.04VulnerableCanonical
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*14.10VulnerableCanonical
  • cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:* Versions 12.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
  • cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:* Versions 14.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
  • cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 14.10 Vulnerable ·Canonical

Remediation

Red Hat 3 advisories

  • RHSA-2015:0864 Released 2015-04-21 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security and bug fix update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) kernel-2.6.32-504.16.2.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-504.16.2.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-504.16.2.el6 +6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6) python-perf-2.6.32-504.16.2.el6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node (v. 6) kernel-2.6.32-504.16.2.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-504.16.2.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-504.16.2.el6 +6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6) python-perf-2.6.32-504.16.2.el6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) kernel-2.6.32-504.16.2.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-504.16.2.el6, kernel-bootwrapper-2.6.32-504.16.2.el6 +9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) python-perf-2.6.32-504.16.2.el6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) kernel-2.6.32-504.16.2.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-504.16.2.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-504.16.2.el6 +6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6) python-perf-2.6.32-504.16.2.el6
  • RHSA-2015:0782 Released 2015-04-07 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security and bug fix update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Compute Node Optional EUS (v. 6.5) kernel-2.6.32-431.53.2.el6, python-perf-2.6.32-431.53.2.el6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node EUS (v. 6.5) kernel-2.6.32-431.53.2.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-431.53.2.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-431.53.2.el6 +6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS (v. 6.5) kernel-2.6.32-431.53.2.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-431.53.2.el6, kernel-bootwrapper-2.6.32-431.53.2.el6 +9
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional EUS (v. 6.5) kernel-2.6.32-431.53.2.el6, python-perf-2.6.32-431.53.2.el6
  • RHSA-2015:0290 Released 2015-03-05 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) kernel-3.10.0-229.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-229.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-229.el7 +7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-229.el7, python-perf-3.10.0-229.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode (v. 7) kernel-3.10.0-229.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-229.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-229.el7 +7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-229.el7, python-perf-3.10.0-229.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) kernel-3.10.0-229.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-229.el7, kernel-bootwrapper-3.10.0-229.el7 +10
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-229.el7, python-perf-3.10.0-229.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) kernel-3.10.0-229.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-229.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-229.el7 +7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-229.el7, python-perf-3.10.0-229.el7

Vendor assessments

Red Hat

Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →

ProductStatusPlan or fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5AffectedNo fix planned: Will not fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2015:0290
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2015:0290
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Compute Node Optional EUS (v. 6.5)Fixed RHSA-2015:0782
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2015:0290
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2015:0290
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2015:0864
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2015:0864
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2015:0864
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node EUS (v. 6.5)Fixed RHSA-2015:0782
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2015:0864
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2015:0864
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2015:0290
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS (v. 6.5)Fixed RHSA-2015:0782
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2015:0864
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2015:0290
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional EUS (v. 6.5)Fixed RHSA-2015:0782
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2015:0864
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2015:0290
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2015:0864
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2015:0290
Not affected: 1 product
  • Red Hat Enterprise MRG 2

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2014-3690
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-647r-22pp-rpp3

References

Patch 5

Advisory 14

Other 1

Sources

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