Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in the command_port_read_callback function in drivers/usb/serial/whiteheat.c in the Whiteheat USB Serial Driver in the Linux kernel before 3.16.2 allow physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and system crash) via a crafted device that provides a large amount of (1) EHCI or (2) XHCI data associated with a bulk response.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.2.63 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=Broken Link
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00010.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00025.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00000.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00020.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1318.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0284.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.16.2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/11/21Mailing List
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69781Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2374-1Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2375-1Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2376-1Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2377-1Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2378-1Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-3185?
CVE-2014-3185 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). Multiple buffer overflows in the command_port_read_callback function in drivers/usb/serial/whiteheat.c in the Whiteheat USB Serial Driver in the Linux kernel before 3.16.2 allow physically proximate a...
How severe is CVE-2014-3185?
CVE-2014-3185 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-3185?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.