CVE-2014-9428 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2014-9428: 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 cras

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

EPSS:5.4% · 30-day exploit probability92th percentile

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2014-9428 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

linux→ fixed in3.16.7-ckt4-1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y linux
```

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

linux→ fixed in3.16.7-ckt4-1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y linux
```

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

linux→ fixed in3.16.7-ckt4-1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y linux
```

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