Vulnerability Description
The sctp_association_free function in net/sctp/associola.c in the Linux kernel before 3.15.2 does not properly manage a certain backlog value, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (socket outage) via a crafted SCTP packet.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.15.2 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 11 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension | 11 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-3068.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-3069.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-10/msg00006.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-10/msg00007.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00020.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59777Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59790Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60564Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60596Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2992Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.15.2Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/27/11Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68224Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2334-1Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-4667?
CVE-2014-4667 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The sctp_association_free function in net/sctp/associola.c in the Linux kernel before 3.15.2 does not properly manage a certain backlog value, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of servic...
How severe is CVE-2014-4667?
CVE-2014-4667 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-4667?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop, Suse Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension, Suse Linux Enterprise Server, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.