Linux Kernel 3.16.0/3.16.1/3.16.2 libceph resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel 3.16.0/3.16.1/3.16.2. The affected element is an unknown function of the component libceph. Executing a manipulation can lead to resource management. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2014-6418. There is not any exploit available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel 3.16.0/3.16.1/3.16.2 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component libceph. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-399. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The issue has been introduced in 08/03/2014. The weakness was released 09/15/2014 as Bug 8979 as confirmed mailinglist post (oss-sec). The advisory is available at seclists.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-6418 since 09/15/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 43 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 80578 (Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : kernel (MDVSA-2015:027)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 195640 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Linux Vulnerabilities (USN-2379-1)).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (95966), Tenable (80578), SecurityFocus (BID 70393†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-46282†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-67535, VDB-67543, VDB-67544 and VDB-67545. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 80578
Nessus Name: Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : kernel (MDVSA-2015:027)
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OpenVAS ID: 841810
OpenVAS Name: Ubuntu Update for linux USN-2379-1
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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: c27a3e4d667fdcad3db7b104f75659478e0c68d8

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: Bug 8979
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-6418 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-6418
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-67546

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X-Force: 95966 - Linux Kernel libceph autth reply denial of service, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 70393 - Linux Kernel CVE-2014-6418 Denial of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 46282 - Linux Kernel before 3.16.2 Remote DoS or Unspecified Vulnerability - CVE-2014-6418, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/18/2014 23:37
Updated: 02/16/2022 04:05
Changes: 09/18/2014 23:37 (73), 06/07/2017 11:09 (7), 02/16/2022 03:57 (4), 02/16/2022 04:05 (1)
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