CVE-2014-1690

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Linux kernel versions prior to 3.12.8

Description The issue allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory. This is achieved by establishing an IRC DCC session where incorrect packet data is transmitted during the use of the NAT mangle feature.

Recommendations For versions prior to 3.12.8, update to version 3.12.8 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of the NAT mangle feature until a patch is applied.