VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2014-1690

CVSS score2.6 LOW
EPSS probability3.92%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2014-02-28
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorAV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Description

The help function in net/netfilter/nf_nat_irc.c in the Linux kernel before 3.12.8 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory by establishing an IRC DCC session in which incorrect packet data is transmitted during use of the NAT mangle feature.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

Primary references