CVE-2014-2986

5.5 MEDIUM 0.6% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

The vgic_distr_mmio_write function in the virtual guest interrupt controller (GIC) distributor (arch/arm/vgic.c) in Xen 4.4.x, when running on an ARM system, allows local guest users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and host crash) via unspecified vectors.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited from the same network segment with a login. High risk of service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2014-04-28 14:09 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 00:07 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.6% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 5.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2014-04-28 14:09 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 00:07 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.6% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-20 · Improper input validation
Record status: Modified

Affected

Xen 4.4.0

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 5.5

Attack vector: Adjacent network
Complexity: Low
Authentication: Single
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: None
Availability: Complete

Raw vector

AV:A/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:C

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record