CVE-2014-3462

Name: CVE-2014-3462
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-07T20:29:00.26+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-3462 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The ".encfs6.xml" configuration file in encfs before 1.7.5 allows remote attackers to access sensitive data by setting "blockMACBytes" to 0 and adding 8 to "blockMACRandBytes".. EPSS estimates a 3.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ".encfs6.xml" configuration file in encfs before 1.7.5 allows remote attackers to access sensitive data by setting "blockMACBytes" to 0 and adding 8 to "blockMACRandBytes".

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

3.11%

86.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opensuse	Leap	42.1
Opensuse	Leap	42.2
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.2
Encfs Project	Encfs	< 1.7.5

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-01/msg00090.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/14/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1097537Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-09Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-01/msg00090.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/14/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1097537Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-09Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 7, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3462?

The ".encfs6.xml" configuration file in encfs before 1.7.5 allows remote attackers to access sensitive data by setting "blockMACBytes" to 0 and adding 8 to "blockMACRandBytes".

How severe is CVE-2014-3462?

CVE-2014-3462 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3462?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-3462?

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Source: NVD / NIST