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CVE-2012-3514

5.0 · MEDIUM

OCaml Xml-Light Library before r234 computes hash values without restricting the ability to trigger hash collisions predictably, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of servic…

Published Aug 25, 2012nicolas_cannasseCWE-310EPSS 1.50%

Overview

CVE-2012-3514 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting nicolas_cannasse ocaml_xml-light_library. It was published on August 25, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

OCaml Xml-Light Library before r234 computes hash values without restricting the ability to trigger hash collisions predictably, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nicolas_cannasse. Update ocaml_xml-light_library to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
nicolas_cannasseocaml_xml-light_library0Affected

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/50311Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:107Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/21/2Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/55114Refwiki.mageia.org/en/Support/Advisories/MGASA-2012-0266Refsecunia.com/advisories/50311Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:107Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/21/2Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/55114Refwiki.mageia.org/en/Support/Advisories/MGASA-2012-0266

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3514?

CVE-2012-3514 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting nicolas_cannasse ocaml_xml-light_library. It was published on August 25, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2012-3514?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-3514?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nicolas_cannasse. Update ocaml_xml-light_library to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-3514?

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