CVE-2014-1690

Kernel: netfilter: nf_nat: leakage of uninitialized buffer in IRC NAT helper

Published Feb 28, 2014 CVSS 2.0 · 2.6 Low EPSS 3.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
The help function in net/netfilter/nf_nat_irc.c in the Linux kernel before 3.12.8 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory by establishing an IRC DCC session in which incorrect packet data is transmitted during use of the NAT mangle feature.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2014-1764 The help function in net/netfilter/nf_nat_irc.c in the Linux kernel before 3.12.8 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory by establishing an IRC DCC session in which incorrect packet data is transmitted during use of the NAT mangle feature.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2137-1 Linux kernel (Saucy HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2140-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2158-1 Linux kernel (Raring HWE) vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 9:50 AM
Reserved
Jan 28, 2014, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 28, 2014, 6:18 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:05 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Dec 31, 2013, 12:00 AM