CVE-2014-2739

4.6 MEDIUM 2% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

The cma_req_handler function in drivers/infiniband/core/cma.c in the Linux kernel 3.14.x through 3.14.1 attempts to resolve an RDMA over Converged Ethernet (aka RoCE) address that is properly resolved within a different module, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect pointer dereference and system crash) via crafted network traffic.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited from the same network segment without logging in. High risk of service disruption.
Exploit odds: 1.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2014-04-14 23:55 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 00:07 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 1.6% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 4.6 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2014-04-14 23:55 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 00:07 UTC
Exploit probability: 1.6% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-20 · Improper input validation
Record status: Modified

Affected

Linux Kernel 3.14
Linux Kernel 3.14.1

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 4.6

Attack vector: Adjacent network
Complexity: High
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: None
Availability: Complete

Raw vector

AV:A/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record