Vulnerability Description
The sctp_assoc_update function in net/sctp/associola.c in the Linux kernel through 3.15.8, when SCTP authentication is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and OOPS) by starting to establish an association between two endpoints immediately after an exchange of INIT and INIT ACK chunks to establish an earlier association between these endpoints in the opposite direction.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.24, < 3.2.63 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 11 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension | 11 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 11 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 6.5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 6.2 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 6.5 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=Vendor 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://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1083.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1668.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1763.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59777Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60430Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60545Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60564Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60744Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62563Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/26/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68881Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030681Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-5077?
CVE-2014-5077 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). The sctp_assoc_update function in net/sctp/associola.c in the Linux kernel through 3.15.8, when SCTP authentication is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer deref...
How severe is CVE-2014-5077?
CVE-2014-5077 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-5077?
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, Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus.