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CVE-2014-8613

7.8 · HIGH

The sctp module in FreeBSD 10.1 before p5, 10.0 before p17, 9.3 before p9, and 8.4 before p23 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and kernel panic) via a…

Published Feb 2, 2015freebsdEPSS 2.81%

Overview

CVE-2014-8613 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting freebsd freebsd. It was published on February 2, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The sctp module in FreeBSD 10.1 before p5, 10.0 before p17, 9.3 before p9, and 8.4 before p23 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and kernel panic) via a crafted RE_CONFIG chunk.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from freebsd. Update freebsd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/72345Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1031649Refwww.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-15:03.sctp.ascRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/72345Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1031649Refwww.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-15:03.sctp.asc

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8613?

CVE-2014-8613 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting freebsd freebsd. It was published on February 2, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-8613?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-8613?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from freebsd. Update freebsd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-8613?

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