Vulnerability Description
net/netfilter/nf_conntrack_proto_generic.c in the Linux kernel before 3.18 generates incorrect conntrack entries during handling of certain iptables rule sets for the SCTP, DCCP, GRE, and UDP-Lite protocols, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via packets with disallowed port numbers.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.18 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 12 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension | 11 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 11 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | 12 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension | 12 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 6.5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 6.5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 6.5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| 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=
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00020.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00009.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00015.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0284.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0290.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0674.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3170Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:057Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:058Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/14/3Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72061Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.spinics.net/lists/netfilter-devel/msg33430.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2513-1Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8160?
CVE-2014-8160 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). net/netfilter/nf_conntrack_proto_generic.c in the Linux kernel before 3.18 generates incorrect conntrack entries during handling of certain iptables rule sets for the SCTP, DCCP, GRE, and UDP-Lite pro...
How severe is CVE-2014-8160?
CVE-2014-8160 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-2014-8160?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Opensuse Opensuse, Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop, Suse Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension, Suse Linux Enterprise Server.