CVE-2014-8613: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Mon Feb 02 2015(Updated: )
The sctp module in FreeBSD 10.1 before p5, 10.0 before p17, 9.3 before p9, and 8.4 before p23 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and kernel panic) via a crafted RE_CONFIG chunk.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBSD Kernel | =8.4 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =9.3 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =10.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8613?
CVE-2014-8613 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-8613?
CVE-2014-8613 affects FreeBSD versions 8.4, 9.3, and 10.1 before their respective patches.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8613?
To mitigate CVE-2014-8613, upgrade your FreeBSD system to the patched versions 8.4-p23, 9.3-p9, or 10.1-p5.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-8613 allow?
CVE-2014-8613 allows remote attackers to perform a denial of service attack through a crafted RE_CONFIG chunk.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-8613?
There is no specific workaround for CVE-2014-8613; applying the available security patches is the recommended solution.
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