CVE-2014-3675: Medium severity red hat shim vulnerability
Published Oct 22, 2014
·Updated
Shim allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted DHCPv6 packet.
Affected Software
1 affected component
redhat Shim>=0.3<0.8
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 22, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2014-3675?
CVE-2014-3675 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-3675?
To fix CVE-2014-3675, users should update to a patched version of Red Hat Shim that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2014-3675?
CVE-2014-3675 affects versions of Red Hat Shim between 0.3 and 0.8.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2014-3675 involve?
CVE-2014-3675 involves a denial of service attack that is triggered by a crafted DHCPv6 packet.
5
Is CVE-2014-3675 exploitability high?
The exploitability of CVE-2014-3675 is significant, as it allows remote attackers to disrupt service.