Vulnerability Description
The ieee80211_fragment function in net/mac80211/tx.c in the Linux kernel before 3.13.5 does not properly maintain a certain tail pointer, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive cleartext information by reading packets.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.13.4 |
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/msg00010.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-2015-0290.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1272.html
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.13.5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/11/09/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70965
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037968
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98922
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/338f977f4eb441e69bb9a46eaa0ac715c931a67
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-03-01.html
- 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/msg00010.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8709?
CVE-2014-8709 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The ieee80211_fragment function in net/mac80211/tx.c in the Linux kernel before 3.13.5 does not properly maintain a certain tail pointer, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive cleartext in...
How severe is CVE-2014-8709?
CVE-2014-8709 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-2014-8709?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.