CVE-2014-2706
UnknownEPSS 4.32%
Last modified
CVE-2014-2706 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Race condition in the mac80211 subsystem in the Linux kernel before 3.13.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via network traffic that improperly interacts with the WLAN_STA_PS_STA state (aka power-save mode), related to sta_info.c and tx.c.. EPSS estimates a 4.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Race condition in the mac80211 subsystem in the Linux kernel before 3.13.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via network traffic that improperly interacts with the WLAN_STA_PS_STA state (aka power-save mode), related to sta_info.c and tx.c.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.2.56 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.3, < 3.4.84 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.5, < 3.10.34 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.11, < 3.12.15 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.13, < 3.13.7 | — |
| Oracle | Linux | 6 | — |
| Oracle | Linux | 7 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension | 11 | Sp3 |
| Suse | Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop | 11 | Sp3 |
| Suse | Suse Linux Enterprise Server | 11 | Sp3 |
References
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-3052.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-10/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-10/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60613Broken Link
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.13.7Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/01/8Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66591Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038201Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=70551#c18Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1083512Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/1d147bfa64293b2723c4fec50922168658e613baExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-3052.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-10/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-10/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60613Broken Link
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.13.7Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/01/8Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66591Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038201Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=70551#c18Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1083512Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/1d147bfa64293b2723c4fec50922168658e613baExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-2706?
Race condition in the mac80211 subsystem in the Linux kernel before 3.13.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via network traffic that improperly interacts with the WLAN_STA_PS_STA state (aka power-save mode), related to sta_info.c and tx.c.
How severe is CVE-2014-2706?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-2706 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2706?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2014-2706?
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