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HIGH

CVE-2014-3687

CWE-400Published: November 10, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2014-3687 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityNone

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Canonical1 product(s)

ubuntu linux

Debian1 product(s)

debian linux

Linux1 product(s)

linux kernel

novell2 product(s)

suse linux enterprise desktopsuse linux enterprise server

openSUSE1 product(s)

evergreen

Oracle1 product(s)

linux

Red Hat1 product(s)

enterprise mrg

SUSE4 product(s)

linux enterprise real time extensionlinux enterprise software development kitlinux enterprise workstation extensionsuse linux enterprise server

Source: NVD CPE · 14 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

Offensive Security exploit database

GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

Metasploit module search

Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1155731

PATCHhttps://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/b69040d8e39f20d5215a03502a8e8b4c6ab78395

PATCHhttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1155731

PATCHhttps://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/b69040d8e39f20d5215a03502a8e8b4c6ab78395

ADVISORYhttp://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-3087.html

ADVISORYhttp://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-3088.html

ADVISORYhttp://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-3089.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-01/msg00035.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00010.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00020.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00025.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00000.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00015.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00009.html

ADVISORYhttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=142722450701342&w=2

ADVISORYhttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=142722544401658&w=2

ADVISORYhttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0062.html

ADVISORYhttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0115.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3060

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70766

ADVISORYhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2417-1

ADVISORYhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2418-1

ADVISORYhttp://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-3087.html

ADVISORYhttp://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-3088.html

ADVISORYhttp://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-3089.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-01/msg00035.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00010.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00020.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00025.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00000.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00015.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00009.html

ADVISORYhttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=142722450701342&w=2

ADVISORYhttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=142722544401658&w=2

ADVISORYhttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0062.html

ADVISORYhttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0115.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3060

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70766

ADVISORYhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2417-1

ADVISORYhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2418-1

All References (44)

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http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=b69040d8e39f20d5215a03502a8e8b4c6ab78395

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http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-3087.htmlThird Party Advisory

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http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-3088.htmlThird Party Advisory

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http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-3089.htmlThird Party Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-01/msg00035.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00010.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00020.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00025.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00000.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00015.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00009.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=142722450701342&w=2Mailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=142722544401658&w=2Mailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0062.htmlThird Party Advisory

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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0115.htmlThird Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2014-3687

CVSS Score7.5 / 10

SeverityHIGH

WeaknessCWE-400

CISA KEVNo

Affected8 vendor(s)

PublishedNov 10, 2014

Related CVEs (CWE-400)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2014-3687 in threat intel feeds
→Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts

Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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