Vulnerability Description
The get_rx_bufs function in drivers/vhost/net.c in the vhost-net subsystem in the Linux kernel package before 2.6.32-431.11.2 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6 does not properly handle vhost_get_vq_desc errors, which allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host OS crash) via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0328.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0339.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59386
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66441
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1062577
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0328.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0339.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59386
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66441
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1062577
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-0055?
CVE-2014-0055 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The get_rx_bufs function in drivers/vhost/net.c in the vhost-net subsystem in the Linux kernel package before 2.6.32-431.11.2 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6 does not properly handle vhost_get_vq...
How severe is CVE-2014-0055?
CVE-2014-0055 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-0055?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux.