CVE-2014-8160
Mediumnet/netfilter/nf_conntrack_proto_generic.c in the Linux kernel before 3.18 generates incorrect conntrack entries during handling of certain iptables rule sets for the SCTP, DCCP, GRE, and UDP-Lite protocols, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via packets with disallowed port numbers.
CVSS 2.0 score
5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Weakness type
CWE-20CVE-2014-8160 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
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2014-8160 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Debian Securityhttp://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3170Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Securityfocushttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72061Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2513-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2514-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2515-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2516-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2517-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2518-1Third Party Advisory
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Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
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PatchKernel patch commithttp://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=db29a9508a9246e77087c5531e45b2c88ec6988b
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PatchKernel patch commithttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/14/3
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PatchKernel patch commithttp://www.spinics.net/lists/netfilter-devel/msg33430.html
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2014-8160?
CVE-2014-8160 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 out of 10 , classified as an Improper Input Validation flaw (CWE-20) . CVE-2014-8160 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2014-8160?
CVE-2014-8160 has a CVSS score of 5.0 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-8160?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2014-8160. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2014-8160 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2014-8160 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)?
The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. View CWE-20 on MITRE CWE →