CVE-2014-8080
UnknownEPSS 5.49%
Last modified
CVE-2014-8080 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The REXML parser in Ruby 1.9.x before 1.9.3-p550, 2.0.x before 2.0.0-p594, and 2.1.x before 2.1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted XML document, aka an XML Entity Expansion (XEE) attack.. EPSS estimates a 5.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The REXML parser in Ruby 1.9.x before 1.9.3-p550, 2.0.x before 2.0.0-p594, and 2.1.x before 2.1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted XML document, aka an XML Entity Expansion (XEE) attack.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 12.3 | — |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.10 | — |
| Ruby-Lang | Ruby | <= 1.9.3 | P550 |
| Ruby-Lang | Ruby | 1.9.3 | — |
| Ruby-Lang | Ruby | 2.0.0 | — |
| Ruby-Lang | Ruby | 2.1.1 | — |
| Ruby-Lang | Ruby | 2.1.2 | — |
| Ruby-Lang | Ruby | 2.1.3 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.0 | — |
References
- https://www.ruby-lang.org/en/news/2014/10/27/rexml-dos-cve-2014-8080/Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ruby-lang.org/en/news/2014/10/27/rexml-dos-cve-2014-8080/Exploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-8080?
The REXML parser in Ruby 1.9.x before 1.9.3-p550, 2.0.x before 2.0.0-p594, and 2.1.x before 2.1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted XML document, aka an XML Entity Expansion (XEE) attack.
How severe is CVE-2014-8080?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8080 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8080?
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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