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CVE-2014-0050

7.5 · HIGH

MultipartStream.java in Apache Commons FileUpload before 1.3.1, as used in Apache Tomcat, JBoss Web, and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU…

Published Apr 1, 2014oracleCWE-264EPSS 83.33%

Overview

CVE-2014-0050 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting oracle retail_applications. It was published on April 1, 2014 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

MultipartStream.java in Apache Commons FileUpload before 1.3.1, as used in Apache Tomcat, JBoss Web, and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a crafted Content-Type header that bypasses a loop's intended exit conditions.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from oracle. Update retail_applications 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
apachecommons_fileupload0Affected

References

Refadvisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0110.htmlRefblog.spiderlabs.com/2014/02/cve-2014-0050-exploit-with-boundaries-loops-without-boundaries.htmlRefjvn.jp/en/jp/JVN14876762/index.htmlRefjvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2014-000017Refmail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/commons-dev/201402.mbox/%3C52F373FC.9030907%40apache.org%3ERefmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=143136844732487&w=2Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/127215/VMware-Security-Advisory-2014-0007.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0252.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0253.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0400.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0050?

CVE-2014-0050 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting oracle retail_applications. It was published on April 1, 2014 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-0050?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-0050?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from oracle. Update retail_applications 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-2014-0050?

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