CVE-2014-3952: n/a vulnerability

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...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 10:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-3952 is a FreeBSD kernel information disclosure issue. A local user could receive data from kernel memory because part of a control-message buffer was not properly initialized. The business concern is confidentiality on old FreeBSD systems, especially shared systems or servers with untrusted local accounts. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy FreeBSD hosts running the listed vulnerable patch levels. Systems without local user access are less exposed, but any shared hosting, shell access, or multi-user environment increases relevance. Treat this as a targeted legacy-system confidentiality risk, not a broad internet-facing emergency. Prioritize verification and patching where FreeBSD systems allow local users or host sensitive workloads. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected FreeBSD branches to the listed fixed patch level or later.; Review FreeBSD-SA-14:17 for vendor-specific remediation details.; Check downstream vendor advisories, including Debian DSA-3070 where applicable..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 07:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 15, 2014, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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freebsd-cve20143952-info-disc(94448)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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