CVE-2014-3687

High

The sctp_assoc_lookup_asconf_ack function in net/sctp/associola.c in the SCTP implementation in the Linux kernel through 3.17.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via duplicate ASCONF chunks that trigger an incorrect uncork within the side-effect interpreter.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2014-11-10
Last modified 2026-05-06
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

7.5

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-400

CVE-2014-3687 is a Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability

What is Uncontrolled Resource Consumption?

The product does not properly control the amount of resources it consumes, leading to exhaustion. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2014-3687?

    CVE-2014-3687 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 out of 10 , classified as an Uncontrolled Resource Consumption flaw (CWE-400) . CVE-2014-3687 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2014-3687?

    CVE-2014-3687 has a CVSS score of 7.5 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-3687?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2014-3687 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2014-3687 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2014-3687 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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