CVE-2014-2678: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Tue Apr 01 2014(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux kernel | <=3.14 | |
| Fedora | =20 | |
| Oracle Linux | =5 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.12-1 6.12.17-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-0926-1.html
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-0926.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-April/131276.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59386
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60130
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60471
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/31/10
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66543
- https://lkml.org/lkml/2014/3/29/188
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2014-2678
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-2678
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-2678
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-2678
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-2678
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-2678?
CVE-2014-2678 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service through system crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2678?
The fix for CVE-2014-2678 involves upgrading to secure versions of the Linux kernel released after 3.14 or applying specific patches.
Which Linux versions are affected by CVE-2014-2678?
CVE-2014-2678 affects the Linux kernel versions up to and including 3.14.
Can CVE-2014-2678 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2014-2678 requires local user access to exploit the vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2014-2678 have on a system?
The impact of CVE-2014-2678 includes local denial of service due to a NULL pointer dereference leading to a system crash.
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