CVE-2014-7284

kernel: randomness degradation due to bug in net_get_random_once()

Published Oct 13, 2014 CVSS 2.0 · 6.4 Medium EPSS 3.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
The net_get_random_once implementation in net/core/utils.c in the Linux kernel 3.13.x and 3.14.x before 3.14.5 on certain Intel processors does not perform the intended slow-path operation to initialize random seeds, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof or disrupt IP communication by leveraging the predictability of TCP sequence numbers, TCP and UDP port numbers, and IP ID values.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2014-7155 The net_get_random_once implementation in net/core/utils.c in the Linux kernel 3.13.x and 3.14.x before 3.14.5 on certain Intel processors does not perform the intended slow-path operation to initialize random seeds, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof or disrupt IP communication by leveraging the predictability of TCP sequence numbers, TCP and UDP port numbers, and IP ID values.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2288-1 Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2290-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 12:47 PM
Reserved
Oct 1, 2014, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 13, 2014, 10:55 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:14 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Oct 1, 2014, 12:00 AM