CVE-2014-9428

kernel: remote denial of service via batman-adv module

Published Jan 2, 2015 CVSS 2.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 5.4% KEV · Not listed
Description
The batadv_frag_merge_packets function in net/batman-adv/fragmentation.c in the B.A.T.M.A.N. implementation in the Linux kernel through 3.18.1 uses an incorrect length field during a calculation of an amount of memory, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (mesh-node system crash) via fragmented packets.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2014-9249 The batadv_frag_merge_packets function in net/batman-adv/fragmentation.c in the B.A.T.M.A.N. implementation in the Linux kernel through 3.18.1 uses an incorrect length field during a calculation of an amount of memory, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (mesh-node system crash) via fragmented packets.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2515-1 Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2516-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2517-1 Linux kernel (Utopic HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2518-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
History

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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
debian
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 1:47 PM
Reserved
Dec 31, 2014, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 2, 2015, 9:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:18 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Nov 18, 2014, 12:00 AM