SB2014031114 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel 



SB2014031114 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel

Published: March 11, 2014 Updated: August 10, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2014031114
Severity
High
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-0100)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing a large series of fragmented ICMP Echo Request packets to a system with a heavy CPU load. A remote attackers can cause a denial of service (use-after-free error) or possibly have unspecified other impact.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.