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CVE-2014-6416

UnknownEPSS 6.17%

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CVE-2014-6416 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in net/ceph/auth_x.c in Ceph, as used in the Linux kernel before 3.16.3, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and panic) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a long unencrypted auth ticket.. EPSS estimates a 6.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in net/ceph/auth_x.c in Ceph, as used in the Linux kernel before 3.16.3, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and panic) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a long unencrypted auth ticket.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.17%

92.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel< 3.2.64
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.3, < 3.4.105
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.5, < 3.10.55
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.11, < 3.12.29
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.13, < 3.14.19
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 3.15, < 3.16.3
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-6416?
Buffer overflow in net/ceph/auth_x.c in Ceph, as used in the Linux kernel before 3.16.3, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and panic) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a long unencrypted auth ticket.
How severe is CVE-2014-6416?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-6416 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6416?
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