CVE-2014-4027
UnknownEPSS 0.65%
Last modified
CVE-2014-4027 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The rd_build_device_space function in drivers/target/target_core_rd.c in the Linux kernel before 3.14 does not properly initialize a certain data structure, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from ramdisk_mcp memory by leveraging access to a SCSI initiator.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The rd_build_device_space function in drivers/target/target_core_rd.c in the Linux kernel before 3.14 does not properly initialize a certain data structure, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from ramdisk_mcp memory by leveraging access to a SCSI initiator.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.14 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 11 | Sp3 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension | 11 | Sp3 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension | 11 | Sp3 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 11 | Sp3 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 11.1.0, <= 11.6.0 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | 12.0.0 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 11.3.0, <= 11.6.0 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | 12.0.0 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 11.1.0, <= 11.6.0 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | 12.0.0 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 11.4.0, <= 11.6.0 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | 12.0.0 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 11.1.0, <= 11.6.0 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | 12.0.0 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | 12.0.0 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Edge Gateway | >= 11.1.0, <= 11.3.0 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 11.1.0, <= 11.6.0 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 11.1.0, <= 11.6.0 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | 12.0.0 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 11.1.0, <= 11.6.0 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | 12.0.0 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 11.3.0, <= 11.6.0 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | 12.0.0 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Protocol Security Module | >= 11.1.0, <= 11.4.1 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Wan Optimization Manager | >= 11.1.0, <= 11.3.0 | — |
| F5 | Big-Ip Webaccelerator | >= 11.1.0, <= 11.3.0 | — |
| F5 | Big-Iq Application Delivery Controller | 4.5.0 | — |
| F5 | Big-Iq Cloud | >= 4.0.0, <= 4.5.0 | — |
| F5 | Big-Iq Device | >= 4.2.0, <= 4.5.0 | — |
| F5 | Big-Iq Security | >= 4.0.0, <= 4.5.0 | — |
| F5 | Enterprise Manager | >= 3.0.0, <= 3.1.1 | — |
References
- 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/59134Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59777Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60564Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61310Broken Link
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/11/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2334-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2335-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1108744Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/4442dc8a92b8f9ad8ee9e7f8438f4c04c03a22dcPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/15000/600/sol15685.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/59134Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59777Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60564Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61310Broken Link
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/11/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2334-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2335-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1108744Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/4442dc8a92b8f9ad8ee9e7f8438f4c04c03a22dcPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/15000/600/sol15685.htmlThird Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-4027?
The rd_build_device_space function in drivers/target/target_core_rd.c in the Linux kernel before 3.14 does not properly initialize a certain data structure, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from ramdisk_mcp memory by leveraging access to a SCSI initiator.
How severe is CVE-2014-4027?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-4027 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4027?
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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