CVE-2014-4157: arch/mips/include/asm/thread_info.h in the Linux kernel before 3.14.8 on the MIPS platform does not configu...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue affects Linux on MIPS where seccomp restrictions may not be enforced on a fast system-call path. A local process could escape intended syscall limits, weakening sandboxing controls. Exposure is narrow, but important where MIPS systems run untrusted or confined code. Likely limited to MIPS platforms running Linux kernels before 3.14.8 or vendor kernels missing the referenced upstream fix, especially systems depending on seccomp for local process confinement. Treat as targeted remediation for legacy or embedded MIPS Linux environments. It is not broadly urgent for non-MIPS fleets, but it matters where sandboxing protects shared or untrusted workloads. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected MIPS kernels to 3.14.8 or a vendor build containing the upstream fix.; Check distribution advisories for backported fixes before relying on version numbers alone.; Avoid relying solely on seccomp confinement on affected MIPS hosts until patched..

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Jun 14, 2026, 14:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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