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CVE-2014-8567

9.4 · HIGH

The mod_auth_mellon module before 0.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Apache HTTP server crash) via a crafted logout request that triggers a read of uninitialized data.

Published Nov 14, 2014uninettCWE-399EPSS 3.59%

Overview

CVE-2014-8567 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting uninett mod_auth_mellon. It was published on November 14, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.4 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.4, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The mod_auth_mellon module before 0.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Apache HTTP server crash) via a crafted logout request that triggers a read of uninitialized data.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from uninett. Update mod_auth_mellon 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
uninettmod_auth_mellon>= 0, < 0.8.1Affected

References

Reflinux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-1803.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1803.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/62094Refsecunia.com/advisories/62125GitHubgithub.com/UNINETT/mod_auth_mellon/commit/0f5b4fd860fa7e3a6c47201637aab05395f32647Refpostlister.uninett.no/sympa/arc/modmellon/2014-11/msg00000.htmlReflinux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-1803.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1803.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/62094Refsecunia.com/advisories/62125

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8567?

CVE-2014-8567 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting uninett mod_auth_mellon. It was published on November 14, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-8567?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.4, 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-2014-8567?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from uninett. Update mod_auth_mellon 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-2014-8567?

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