PT-2014-4293 · Linux+2 · Linux Kernel+2
Daniel Borkmann
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Published
2014-01-16
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Updated
2023-02-13
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CVE-2014-1690
CVSS v2.0
2.6
Low
| Vector | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel versions prior to 3.12.8
Description
The issue allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory. This is achieved by establishing an IRC DCC session where incorrect packet data is transmitted during the use of the NAT mangle feature.
Recommendations
For versions prior to 3.12.8, update to version 3.12.8 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of the NAT mangle feature until a patch is applied.
Exploit
Fix
Information Disclosure
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Alt Linux
Linux Kernel
Suse