CVE-2014-2523

High

net/netfilter/nf_conntrack_proto_dccp.c in the Linux kernel through 3.13.6 uses a DCCP header pointer incorrectly, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a DCCP packet that triggers a call to the (1) dccp_new, (2) dccp_packet, or (3) dccp_error function.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2014-03-24
Last modified 2026-05-06
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

10.0

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Availability
Vector string
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Weakness type

CWE-20

CVE-2014-2523 is a Improper Input Validation vulnerability

What is Improper Input Validation?

The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2014-2523?

    CVE-2014-2523 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 out of 10 , classified as an Improper Input Validation flaw (CWE-20) . CVE-2014-2523 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2014-2523?

    CVE-2014-2523 has a CVSS score of 10.0 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-2523?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2014-2523 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2014-2523 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2014-2523 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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