CVE-2014-9322: arch/x86/kernel/entry_64.S in the Linux kernel before 3.17.5 does not properly handle faults associated wit...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-9322 is a Linux kernel local privilege escalation flaw. A person or process already able to run code on an affected system could potentially gain higher privileges. It is not described as remotely exploitable by itself, but it materially increases the impact of any foothold on an unpatched Linux host. Exposure is most likely on Linux systems running kernels older than 3.17.5 or vendor kernels not updated with the backported fix. Highest concern is shared, multi-user, hosting, CI, developer workstation, or server environments where untrusted local code can run. Prioritize remediation where attackers could already execute local code. This is not presented as a remote break-in vulnerability, but it can turn a limited account or compromised application into root-level control on affected systems. Mitigation focus: Apply the relevant vendor kernel security update or a kernel containing the upstream fix.; Reboot systems so the patched kernel is actually running.; Prioritize shared systems and hosts where untrusted code execution is plausible..

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Jun 14, 2026, 05:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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