Vulnerability Description
Off-by-one error in the bpf_jit_compile function in arch/x86/net/bpf_jit_comp.c in the Linux kernel before 3.1.8, when BPF JIT is enabled, allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly gain privileges via a long jump after a conditional jump.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.1.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.1.8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/18/6
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/a03ffcf873fe0f2565386ca8ef832144c42e67f
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.1.8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/18/6
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/a03ffcf873fe0f2565386ca8ef832144c42e67f
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2889?
CVE-2014-2889 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Off-by-one error in the bpf_jit_compile function in arch/x86/net/bpf_jit_comp.c in the Linux kernel before 3.1.8, when BPF JIT is enabled, allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash...
How severe is CVE-2014-2889?
CVE-2014-2889 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-2014-2889?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.