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CVE-2014-4720

UnknownEPSS 1.86%

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CVE-2014-4720 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Email::Address module before 1.904 for Perl uses an inefficient regular expression, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via vectors related to "backtracking into the phrase," a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-0477.. EPSS estimates a 1.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Email::Address module before 1.904 for Perl uses an inefficient regular expression, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via vectors related to "backtracking into the phrase," a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-0477.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.86%

76.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
Email\\<= 1.903Email\
Email\\address_module_projectEmail\

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-4720?
Email::Address module before 1.904 for Perl uses an inefficient regular expression, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via vectors related to "backtracking into the phrase," a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-0477.
How severe is CVE-2014-4720?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-4720 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4720?
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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Source: NVD / NIST