CVE-2014-7841
linux - security update
EPSS 5.2%
Description
The sctp_process_param function in net/sctp/sm_make_chunk.c in the SCTP implementation in the Linux kernel before 3.17.4, when ASCONF is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) via a malformed INIT chunk.
How to fix CVE-2014-7841
To remediate CVE-2014-7841, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/linux—upgrade to 3.16.7-ckt2-1 or later
- Debian/linux—upgrade to 3.2.63-2+deb7u2 or later
Is CVE-2014-7841 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 5.2%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (2)
- from 0, < 3.16.7-ckt2-1
- from 0, < 3.2.63-2+deb7u2