CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-9428

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The batadv_frag_merge_packets function in the B.A.T.M.A.N. implementation in the Linux kernel through 3.18.1 uses an incorrect length field during a calculation of an amount of memory, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (mesh-node system crash) via fragmented packets.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability can lead to system crashes, affecting the availability of services in the mesh network. Attackers can exploit this flaw to disrupt the entire network's operation.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 3.18.2 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The batadv_frag_merge_packets function in net/batman-adv/fragmentation.c in the B.A.T.M.A.N. implementation in the Linux kernel through 3.18.1 uses an incorrect length field during a calculation of an amount of memory, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (mesh-node system crash) via fragmented packets.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS