Linux Kernel 'mac80211/sta_info.c' NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability

BID:66591

Info

Linux Kernel 'mac80211/sta_info.c' NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 66591
Class: Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE: CVE-2014-2706
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Apr 02 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Sep 01 2014 12:13AM
Credit: Max Sydorenko
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS amd64
Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server 2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6
Oracle Enterprise Linux 6.2
Oracle Enterprise Linux 6
CentOS CentOS 6
Avaya Meeting Exchange 6.0
Avaya IP Office Application Server 8.1
Avaya IP Office Application Server 8.0
Avaya Aura System Platform 6.0.2
Avaya Aura System Platform 6.0.1
Avaya Aura System Platform 6.0 SP3
Avaya Aura System Platform 6.0 SP2
Avaya Aura System Platform 6.0
Avaya Aura System Platform 1.1
Avaya Aura Conferencing 6.0 Standard
Avaya Aura Conferencing 6.0 SP1 Standard
Avaya Aura Communication Manager Utility Services 6.2
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server DEFINITY Server SI/CS
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8100
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8300
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8500
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8700
Avaya Aura Communication Manager Utility Services 6.1
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server DEFINITY Server SI/CS
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8100
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8300
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8500
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8700
Avaya Aura Communication Manager Utility Services 6.0
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server DEFINITY Server SI/CS
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8100
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8300
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8500
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8700
Avaya Aura Application Enablement Services 6.1.1
Avaya Aura Application Enablement Services 6.1
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Linux Kernel 'mac80211/sta_info.c' NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability

The Linux kernel is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to crash the affected computer, denying service to legitimate users.

Exploit / POC

Linux Kernel 'mac80211/sta_info.c' NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Linux Kernel 'mac80211/sta_info.c' NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

Linux Kernel 'mac80211/sta_info.c' NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability

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