Vulnerability Description
Multiple array index errors in the Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP) module in FreeBSD 10.1 before p5, 10.0 before p17, 9.3 before p9, and 8.4 before p23 allow local users to (1) gain privileges via the stream id to the setsockopt function, when setting the SCTIP_SS_VALUE option, or (2) read arbitrary kernel memory via the stream id to the getsockopt function, when getting the SCTP_SS_PRIORITY option.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 8.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Jan/107Exploit
- http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/freebsd-kernel-multiple-vulnerabilitiesExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534563/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72342
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031648Exploit
- https://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-15:02.kmem.ascVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Jan/107Exploit
- http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/freebsd-kernel-multiple-vulnerabilitiesExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534563/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72342
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031648Exploit
- https://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-15:02.kmem.ascVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8612?
CVE-2014-8612 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Multiple array index errors in the Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP) module in FreeBSD 10.1 before p5, 10.0 before p17, 9.3 before p9, and 8.4 before p23 allow local users to (1) gain privil...
How severe is CVE-2014-8612?
CVE-2014-8612 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8612?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd.