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CVE-2014-0055

UnknownEPSS 0.62%

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CVE-2014-0055 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The get_rx_bufs function in drivers/vhost/net.c in the vhost-net subsystem in the Linux kernel package before 2.6.32-431.11.2 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6 does not properly handle vhost_get_vq_desc errors, which allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host OS crash) via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The get_rx_bufs function in drivers/vhost/net.c in the vhost-net subsystem in the Linux kernel package before 2.6.32-431.11.2 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6 does not properly handle vhost_get_vq_desc errors, which allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host OS crash) via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.62%

45.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RedhatEnterprise Linux6.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0055?
The get_rx_bufs function in drivers/vhost/net.c in the vhost-net subsystem in the Linux kernel package before 2.6.32-431.11.2 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6 does not properly handle vhost_get_vq_desc errors, which allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host OS crash) via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-0055?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-0055 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0055?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST