CVE-2014-3955: Input Validation
First published: Mon Oct 27 2014(Updated: )
routed in FreeBSD 8.4 through 10.1-RC2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon exit) via an RIP request from a source not on a directly connected network.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBSD Kernel | =8.4 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =9.0 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =9.0-beta1 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =9.0-beta2 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =9.0-beta3 | |
| 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-2014-3955?
CVE-2014-3955 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service due to an assertion failure in the routed daemon.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3955?
To remediate CVE-2014-3955, you should upgrade your FreeBSD system to a version where this vulnerability is patched, following the guidance provided in FreeBSD security advisories.
What versions of FreeBSD are affected by CVE-2014-3955?
CVE-2014-3955 affects FreeBSD versions from 8.4 to 10.1-RC2.
What is the impact of CVE-2014-3955?
The impact of CVE-2014-3955 is that remote attackers can exploit it to cause a denial of service, resulting in the routed daemon exiting.
Is CVE-2014-3955 exploitable from a remote location?
Yes, CVE-2014-3955 can be exploited by remote attackers sending RIP requests from sources not on a directly connected network.
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- version/freebsd kernel/8.4
- version/freebsd kernel/9.0
- version/freebsd kernel/9.0-beta1
- version/freebsd kernel/9.0-beta2
- version/freebsd kernel/9.0-beta3
- version/freebsd kernel/9.1
- version/freebsd kernel/9.1-p4
- version/freebsd kernel/9.1-p5
- version/freebsd kernel/9.2
- version/freebsd kernel/9.2-prerelease
- version/freebsd kernel/9.2-rc1
- version/freebsd kernel/9.2-rc2
- version/freebsd kernel/9.3
- version/freebsd kernel/9.3-rc1
- version/freebsd kernel/9.3-rc2
- version/freebsd kernel/10.0
- version/freebsd kernel/10.0-rc1
- version/freebsd kernel/10.0-rc2
- version/freebsd kernel/10.1
- version/freebsd kernel/10.1-rc1
- version/freebsd kernel/10.1-rc2