CVE-2014-8612
First published: Mon Feb 02 2015(Updated: )
Multiple array index errors in the Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP) module in FreeBSD 10.1 before p5, 10.0 before p17, 9.3 before p9, and 8.4 before p23 allow local users to (1) gain privileges via the stream id to the setsockopt function, when setting the SCTIP_SS_VALUE option, or (2) read arbitrary kernel memory via the stream id to the getsockopt function, when getting the SCTP_SS_PRIORITY option.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBSD Kernel | =8.4 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =9.3 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =10.0 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =10.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Jan/107
- http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/freebsd-kernel-multiple-vulnerabilities
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534563/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72342
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031648
- https://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-15:02.kmem.asc
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8612?
CVE-2014-8612 has a high severity rating due to potential local privilege escalation risks.
How can I mitigate CVE-2014-8612?
To mitigate CVE-2014-8612, users should upgrade to the patched versions of FreeBSD, specifically 8.4-p23, 9.3-p9, 10.0-p17, or 10.1-p5.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-8612?
CVE-2014-8612 affects local users running vulnerable versions of FreeBSD.
What types of attacks can be executed using CVE-2014-8612?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2014-8612 to gain elevated privileges via erroneous array index handling in SCTP.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-8612?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2014-8612; the recommended approach is to apply the available security updates.
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