CVE-2014-9683: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Feb 18 2015(Updated: )
A buffer overflow flaw was found in the way the Linux kernel's eCryptfs implementation decoded encrypted file names. A local, unprivileged user could use this flaw to crash the system or, potentially, escalate their privileges on the system. Upstream fix: ------------- -> <a href="https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=942080643bce061c3dd9d5718d3b745dcb39a8bc">https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=942080643bce061c3dd9d5718d3b745dcb39a8bc</a> Reference: ----------- -> <a href="http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q1/582">http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q1/582</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Linux | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =14.10 | |
| Linux kernel | <=3.18.1 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.10 | |
| Linux Kernel | <=3.18.1 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.12-1 6.12.17-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git;a=commit;h=942080643bce061c3dd9d5718d3b745dcb39a8bc
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00004.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1272.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3170
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.18.2
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:058
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/17/9
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinjan2016-2867209.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72643
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031860
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2515-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2516-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2517-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2518-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2541-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2542-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1193830
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/942080643bce061c3dd9d5718d3b745dcb39a8bc
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2014-9683
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=942080643bce061c3dd9d5718d3b745dcb39a8bc
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q1/582
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1272.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1193830#c2
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=942080643bce061c3dd9d5718d3b745dcb39a8bc
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-9683
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-9683
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-9683
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-9683
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-9683?
CVE-2014-9683 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause system crashes and privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9683?
To fix CVE-2014-9683, upgrade to the patched versions of the Linux kernel that include the appropriate security updates.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-9683?
CVE-2014-9683 affects local, unprivileged users on systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel, particularly under Ubuntu and Debian.
What impact does CVE-2014-9683 have?
The impact of CVE-2014-9683 includes potential system crashes and the ability for exploited users to escalate their privileges.
Is there a specific Linux kernel version that addresses CVE-2014-9683?
Yes, versions of the Linux kernel post 3.18.1 and specific patched Debian package versions address CVE-2014-9683.
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