Linux Kernel 'handle_rx()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	66678
Class:	Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE:	CVE-2014-0077
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Mar 27 2014 12:00AM
Updated:	Mar 19 2015 08:17AM
Credit:	Michael S. Tsirkin of Red Hat.
Vulnerable:	Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS i386 Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS amd64 SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Unsupported Extras 11 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 Oracle Enterprise Linux 5 CentOS CentOS 6 Avaya Aura Experience Portal 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
Not Vulnerable:

Linux Kernel 'handle_rx()' Function 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 application, denying service to legitimate users. Due to the nature of this issue, privilege-escalation may be possible; however this has not been confirmed.

Linux Kernel 'handle_rx()' Function 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].

Linux Kernel 'handle_rx()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability

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

Linux Kernel 'handle_rx()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability

References:

• Linux kernel Homepage (kernel.org)