UNKNOWN CVSS 3.3
Published: 2014-06-05

CVE-2014-3917

suse linux_enterprise_desktop Security Advisory (CVE-2014-3917)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2014-3917 impacting suse linux_enterprise_desktop. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 3.3 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
kernel/auditsc.c in the Linux kernel through 3.14.5, when CONFIG_AUDITSYSCALL is enabled with certain syscall rules, allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive single-bit values from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (OOPS) via a large value of a syscall number.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product suse / linux_enterprise_desktop
Affected Versions 10.0
Weakness Enumeration CWE-200

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2014-3917 impacting suse linux_enterprise_desktop.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2014-3917.yaml
id: cve-2014-3917

info:
  name: suse linux_enterprise_desktop - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2014-3917 affecting suse linux_enterprise_desktop.
    Evaluation: kernel/auditsc.c in the Linux kernel through 3.14.5, when CONFIG_AUDITSYSCALL is enabled with certain syscall rules, allows local users to obtain pote...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2014-3917
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P
    cvss-score: 3.3
    cve-id: CVE-2014-3917
    cwe-id: CWE-200
  tags: cve,cve-2014-3917,suse,linux_enterprise_desktop,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "linux_enterprise_desktop"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2014-3917.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2014-3917
# Target: suse linux_enterprise_desktop | CVSS: 3.3 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2014-3917 (suse linux_enterprise_desktop)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against suse linux_enterprise_desktop scope (10.0).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2014-3917.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2014-3917
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install linux_enterprise_desktop 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade linux_enterprise_desktop 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update linux_enterprise_desktop

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i linux_enterprise_desktop 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i linux_enterprise_desktop

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2014-3917 in suse linux_enterprise_desktop?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update suse linux_enterprise_desktop packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2014-3917?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2014-3917?

CVE-2014-3917 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 3.3 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
3.3
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2014-3917
Weakness CWE-200
Vendor suse
Product linux_enterprise_desktop
Published 2014-06-05
Vector AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P