CVE-2014-4943

UnknownEPSS 2.10%

Last modified

CVE-2014-4943 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The PPPoL2TP feature in net/l2tp/l2tp_ppp.c in the Linux kernel through 3.15.6 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging data-structure differences between an l2tp socket and an inet socket.. EPSS estimates a 2.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The PPPoL2TP feature in net/l2tp/l2tp_ppp.c in the Linux kernel through 3.15.6 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging data-structure differences between an l2tp socket and an inet socket.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.10%

79.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 2.6.23, < 3.2.62
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.3, < 3.4.102
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.5, < 3.10.52
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.11, < 3.12.27
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.13, < 3.14.16
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.15, < 3.15.9
OpensuseOpensuse11.4
SuseLinux Enterprise Desktop11Sp3
SuseLinux Enterprise Server11Sp2
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Aus6.2
DebianDebian Linux7.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-4943?
The PPPoL2TP feature in net/l2tp/l2tp_ppp.c in the Linux kernel through 3.15.6 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging data-structure differences between an l2tp socket and an inet socket.
How severe is CVE-2014-4943?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-4943 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4943?
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