CVE-2014-2851

Medium

Integer overflow in the ping_init_sock function in net/ipv4/ping.c in the Linux kernel through 3.14.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and system crash) or possibly gain privileges via a crafted application that leverages an improperly managed reference counter.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2014-04-14
Last modified 2026-05-06
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

6.9

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

Weakness type

CWE-416

CVE-2014-2851 is a Use After Free vulnerability

What is Use After Free?

The product references memory after it has been freed, which may cause it to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

9 total
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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2014-2851?

    CVE-2014-2851 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 out of 10 , classified as an Use After Free flaw (CWE-416) . CVE-2014-2851 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2014-2851?

    CVE-2014-2851 has a CVSS score of 6.9 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-2851?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2014-2851 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2014-2851 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2014-2851 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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