CVE-2014-7284 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2014-7284: The net_get_random_once implementation in net/core/utils.c in the Linux kernel 3.13.x and 3.14.x before 3.14.5 on certain Intel processors does not perform the intended slow-path operation to initialize random seeds, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof or disrupt IP communication by

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2014-7284 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

linux→ fixed in3.16.2-1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y linux
```

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

linux→ fixed in3.16.2-1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y linux
```

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

linux→ fixed in3.16.2-1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y linux
```

Are YOU affected by CVE-2014-7284?

5-second check on your actual server. Reads /etc/os-release, uname -r, and the distro's package manager; matches against this same cross-source index live.

curl https://mindsparkstack.com/scan.sh | bash

Form-based quickscan View on NVD

Continuous monitoring beats manual checking

CVE-2014-7284dropped silently in your distro's update channel. Every new CVE is the same story. StackPatch runs the matcher hourly against all 5 sources and emails the exact remediation when something new applies to one of your servers. $99 lifetime, 50 founder seats, 30-day refund.

See StackPatch ($99 lifetime)