CVE-2014-3535 Null dereference in n/a
Remote attackers can crash the Linux kernel by sending invalid packets to a VxLAN interface due to a NULL pointer dereference in logging macros.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2014-3535?
CVE-2014-3535 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 28 Sep 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
include/linux/netdevice.h in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36 incorrectly uses macros for netdev_printk and its related logging implementation, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) by sending invalid packets to a VxLAN interface.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-3535?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3535?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2014-3535 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-3535 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mcv4-pq4c-j7m8.