RETIRED: Linux Kernel Random Memory Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	66775
Class:	Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Apr 11 2014 12:00AM
Updated:	Nov 24 2016 01:12AM
Credit:	Moni Shoua
Vulnerable:	Linux kernel 3.14
Not Vulnerable:

RETIRED: Linux Kernel Random Memory 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 application, denying service to legitimate users.

NOTE: This BID is being retired as it is a duplicate of BID 66716 (Linux Kernel 'cma_req_handler()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability).

RETIRED: Linux Kernel Random Memory 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].

RETIRED: Linux Kernel Random Memory Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability

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

RETIRED: Linux Kernel Random Memory Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability

References:

• IB/core: Don't resolve passive side RoCE L2 address in cma req handler (patchwork)
  
• Linux kernel Homepage (kernel.org)