CVE-2014-9428: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-9428: The batadv_frag_merge_packets function in net/batman-adv/fragmentation.c in the B.A.T.M.A.N.

The batadv_frag_merge_packets function in net/batman-adv/fragmentation.c in the B.A.T.M.A.N. implementation in the Linux kernel through 3.18.1 uses an incorrect length field during a calculation of an amount of memory, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (mesh-node system crash) via fragmented packets.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 13:47 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-9428 is a Linux kernel batman-adv mesh networking flaw that can crash an affected mesh node. Business impact is availability loss, not documented data theft. Urgency is highest for legacy Linux systems using batman-adv; most non-mesh servers are unlikely to be exposed. Exposure appears limited to Linux systems running affected kernels through 3.18.1 with the batman-adv mesh networking implementation in use. Systems not using batman-adv are unlikely to be reachable through this flaw based on the supplied sources. Treat as targeted availability risk for legacy mesh-network deployments. Patch promptly where batman-adv is used; otherwise handle through normal Linux kernel lifecycle and asset inventory work. Mitigation focus: Apply vendor kernel updates from Ubuntu, Fedora, Mandriva, or your Linux distributor.; Prioritize legacy kernels at or before 3.18.1 using batman-adv.; Review the upstream Linux commit for the exact fixed code path..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 05:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 2, 2015, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/5b6698b0e4a37053de35cc24ee695b98a7eb712bCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
[b.a.t.m.a.n] 20141118 kernel BUG at net/core/skbuff.c:100CVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST

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