Vulnerability Description
Race condition in the inet_frag_intern function in net/ipv4/inet_fragment.c in the Linux kernel through 3.13.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free error) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a large series of fragmented ICMP Echo Request packets to a system with a heavy CPU load.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.9, < 3.10.37 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://patchwork.ozlabs.org/patch/325844/PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/04/4Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1070618Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://patchwork.ozlabs.org/patch/325844/PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/04/4Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1070618Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-0100?
CVE-2014-0100 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Race condition in the inet_frag_intern function in net/ipv4/inet_fragment.c in the Linux kernel through 3.13.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free error) or possibly h...
How severe is CVE-2014-0100?
CVE-2014-0100 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-0100?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.