CVE-2014-3494
UnknownEPSS 0.71%
Last modified
CVE-2014-3494 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. kio/usernotificationhandler.cpp in the POP3 kioslave in kdelibs 4.10.95 before 4.13.3 does not properly generate warning notifications, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid certificate.. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
kio/usernotificationhandler.cpp in the POP3 kioslave in kdelibs 4.10.95 before 4.13.3 does not properly generate warning notifications, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid certificate.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Kde | Kdelibs | 4.10.97 |
| Kde | Kdelibs | 4.11.0 |
| Kde | Kdelibs | 4.11.1 |
| Kde | Kdelibs | 4.11.2 |
| Kde | Kdelibs | 4.11.3 |
| Kde | Kdelibs | 4.11.4 |
| Kde | Kdelibs | 4.11.5 |
| Kde | Kdelibs | 4.11.80 |
| Kde | Kdelibs | 4.11.90 |
| Kde | Kdelibs | 4.11.95 |
| Kde | Kdelibs | 4.11.97 |
| Kde | Kdelibs | 4.12.0 |
| Kde | Kdelibs | 4.12.1 |
| Kde | Kdelibs | 4.12.2 |
| Kde | Kdelibs | 4.12.3 |
| Kde | Kdelibs | 4.12.4 |
| Kde | Kdelibs | 4.12.5 |
| Kde | Kdelibs | 4.12.80 |
| Kde | Kdelibs | 4.12.90 |
| Kde | Kdelibs | 4.12.95 |
| Kde | Kdelibs | 4.12.97 |
| Kde | Kdelibs | 4.13.0 |
| Kde | Kdelibs | 4.13.1 |
References
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20140618-1.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20140618-1.txtVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-3494?
kio/usernotificationhandler.cpp in the POP3 kioslave in kdelibs 4.10.95 before 4.13.3 does not properly generate warning notifications, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid certificate.
How severe is CVE-2014-3494?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3494 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3494?
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.
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