CVE-2014-1690

Name: CVE-2014-1690
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-02-28T06:18:54.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-1690 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The help function in net/netfilter/nf_nat_irc.c in the Linux kernel before 3.12.8 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory by establishing an IRC DCC session in which incorrect packet data is transmitted during use of the NAT mangle feature.. EPSS estimates a 3.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The help function in net/netfilter/nf_nat_irc.c in the Linux kernel before 3.12.8 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory by establishing an IRC DCC session in which incorrect packet data is transmitted during use of the NAT mangle feature.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.85%

88.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	< 3.12.8
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	12.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	13.10

References

http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=2690d97ade05c5325cbf7c72b94b90d265659886
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.12.8Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/28/3Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2137-1Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2140-1Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2158-1Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1058748Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/2690d97ade05c5325cbf7c72b94b90d265659886Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=2690d97ade05c5325cbf7c72b94b90d265659886
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.12.8Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/28/3Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2137-1Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2140-1Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2158-1Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1058748Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/2690d97ade05c5325cbf7c72b94b90d265659886Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 28, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-1690?

How severe is CVE-2014-1690?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-1690 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1690?

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