CVE-2014-0055
First published: Fri Feb 07 2014(Updated: )
A flaw was found in the way get_rx_bufs() function handled error conditions reported by vhost_get_vq_desc(). A privileged user in the guest could use this flaw to crash the host.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =6.0 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.17-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0328.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0339.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59386
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66441
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1062577
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2014-0055
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1081503
- http://patchwork.ozlabs.org/patch/334291/
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0339.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0328.html
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/8dd014adfea6f173c1ef6378f7e5e7924866c923
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-0055
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-0055
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-0055
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-0055
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0055?
CVE-2014-0055 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows a privileged user in the guest to crash the host.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0055?
To fix CVE-2014-0055, upgrade to the recommended versions of the Linux kernel, such as 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, or other specified versions.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-0055?
CVE-2014-0055 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.0 and specific versions of the Linux kernel provided by Debian.
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2014-0055?
CVE-2014-0055 is caused by a flaw in the get_rx_bufs() function's handling of error conditions in the vhost-net subsystem.
Is CVE-2014-0055 specific to certain Linux distributions?
Yes, CVE-2014-0055 specifically impacts Red Hat Enterprise Linux and certain versions of Debian's Linux kernel.
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