CVE-2014-4667
UnknownEPSS 5.93%
Last modified
CVE-2014-4667 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The sctp_association_free function in net/sctp/associola.c in the Linux kernel before 3.15.2 does not properly manage a certain backlog value, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (socket outage) via a crafted SCTP packet.. EPSS estimates a 5.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The sctp_association_free function in net/sctp/associola.c in the Linux kernel before 3.15.2 does not properly manage a certain backlog value, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (socket outage) via a crafted SCTP packet.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.15.2 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 11 | Sp3 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension | 11 | Sp3 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 10 | Sp4 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 11 | Sp3 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 | — |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 | — |
References
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-3068.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-3069.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://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00020.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59777Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59790Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60564Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60596Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2992Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.15.2Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/27/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68224Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- 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=1113967Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/d3217b15a19a4779c39b212358a5c71d725822eePatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-3068.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-3069.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://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00020.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59777Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59790Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60564Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60596Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2992Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.15.2Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/27/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68224Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- 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=1113967Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/d3217b15a19a4779c39b212358a5c71d725822eePatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-4667?
The sctp_association_free function in net/sctp/associola.c in the Linux kernel before 3.15.2 does not properly manage a certain backlog value, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (socket outage) via a crafted SCTP packet.
How severe is CVE-2014-4667?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-4667 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4667?
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-2014-4667?
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