Linux Kernel 3.18.1 batman-adv batadv_frag_merge_packets resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel 3.18.1 and classified as problematic. Impacted is the function batadv_frag_merge_packets of the component batman-adv Module. This manipulation causes resource management. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2014-9428. There is not any exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel 3.18.1 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is the function batadv_frag_merge_packets of the component batman-adv Module. 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 weakness was released 12/31/2014 as confirmed mailinglist post (oss-sec). It is possible to read the advisory at seclists.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-9428 since 12/31/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 80465 (Fedora 20 : kernel-3.17.8-200.fc20 (2015-0515)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 167722 (OpenSuSE Security Update for Linux Kernel (openSUSE-SU-2015:0713-1)).

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 (99591), Tenable (80465), SecurityFocus (BID 71847†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-47897†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-68567. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 80465
Nessus Name: Fedora 20 : kernel-3.17.8-200.fc20 (2015-0515)
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OpenVAS ID: 800909
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for kernel FEDORA-2015-5024
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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 5b6698b0e4a37053de35cc24ee695b98a7eb712b

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: USN-2515-1
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-9428 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9428
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-68491
X-Force: 99591 - Linux Kernel batman-adv module denial of service, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 71847 - Linux Kernel 'fragmentation.c' Denial of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 47897 - Linux Kernel <=3.18.1 Remote DoS via Fragmented Packets, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/06/2015 12:28
Updated: 03/01/2022 20:04
Changes: 01/06/2015 12:28 (63), 06/17/2017 07:27 (14), 03/01/2022 19:57 (5), 03/01/2022 20:04 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:376:103

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