CVE-2014-3554

Description

Buffer overflow in the ndp_msg_opt_dnssl_domain function in libndp allows remote routers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted DNS Search List (DNSSL) in an IPv6 router advertisement.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.63%
Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory redhat.com Third-Party Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/29/2 patch mailing list third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94927 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68945 third party advisory vdb entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1118583 patch third party advisory issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-3554?
CVE-2014-3554 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-3554?
To fix CVE-2014-3554, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-3554 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2014-3554 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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