Vulnerability Description
The sctp_process_param function in net/sctp/sm_make_chunk.c in the SCTP implementation in the Linux kernel before 3.17.4, when ASCONF is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) via a malformed INIT chunk.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.17.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2015-3004.html
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2015-3005.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00010.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00020.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00025.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00000.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0087.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0102.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0284.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0285.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0695.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62305
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62597
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62735
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-7841?
CVE-2014-7841 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The sctp_process_param function in net/sctp/sm_make_chunk.c in the SCTP implementation in the Linux kernel before 3.17.4, when ASCONF is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NUL...
How severe is CVE-2014-7841?
CVE-2014-7841 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-2014-7841?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.