CVE-2014-3711
First published: Mon Oct 27 2014(Updated: )
namei in FreeBSD 9.1 through 10.1-RC2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via vectors that trigger a sandboxed process to look up a large number of nonexistent path names.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBSD Kernel | =9.1 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =9.1-p4 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =9.1-p5 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =9.2 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =9.2-prerelease | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =9.2-rc1 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =9.2-rc2 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =9.3 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =9.3-rc1 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =9.3-rc2 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =10.0 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =10.0-rc1 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =10.0-rc2 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =10.1 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =10.1-rc1 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =10.1-rc2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-3711?
CVE-2014-3711 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to memory exhaustion.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3711?
To mitigate CVE-2014-3711, upgrade to a patched version of FreeBSD that resolves this vulnerability.
Which versions of FreeBSD are affected by CVE-2014-3711?
CVE-2014-3711 affects FreeBSD versions 9.1 through 10.1-RC2.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-3711 enable?
CVE-2014-3711 enables remote attackers to exhaust memory through excessive path name lookups.
Is CVE-2014-3711 reversible after exploitation?
Yes, the effects of CVE-2014-3711 may be reversible by terminating the sandboxed process causing the memory exhaustion.
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