Vulnerability Description
The cma_req_handler function in drivers/infiniband/core/cma.c in the Linux kernel 3.14.x through 3.14.1 attempts to resolve an RDMA over Converged Ethernet (aka RoCE) address that is properly resolved within a different module, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect pointer dereference and system crash) via crafted network traffic.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.14 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/10/9Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66716
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1085415
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/b2853fd6c2d0f383dbdf7427e263eb576a63386Exploit
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/10/9Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66716
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1085415
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/b2853fd6c2d0f383dbdf7427e263eb576a63386Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2739?
CVE-2014-2739 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The cma_req_handler function in drivers/infiniband/core/cma.c in the Linux kernel 3.14.x through 3.14.1 attempts to resolve an RDMA over Converged Ethernet (aka RoCE) address that is properly resolved...
How severe is CVE-2014-2739?
CVE-2014-2739 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2739?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.