HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2014-3519
MEDIUM

CVE-2014-3519

CWE-284Published: February 1, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The open_by_handle_at function in vzkernel before 042stab090.5 in the OpenVZ modification for the Linux kernel 2.6.32, when using simfs, might allow local container users with CAP_DAC_READ_SEARCH capability to bypass an intended container protection mechanism and access arbitrary files on a filesystem via vectors related to use of the file_handle structure.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-3519 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

openvz1 product(s)
vzkernel
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (12)

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/24/16Mailing List · Mitigation · Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68171Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
https://openvz.org/Download/kernel/rhel6/042stab090.5Patch · Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/24/16Mailing List · Mitigation · Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68171Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
https://openvz.org/Download/kernel/rhel6/042stab090.5Patch · Release Notes · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2014-3519
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-284
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 1, 2018

Related CVEs (CWE-284)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2014-3519 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.