CVE-2014-8242
UnknownEPSS 2.94%
Last modified
CVE-2014-8242 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. librsync before 1.0.0 uses a truncated MD4 checksum to match blocks, which makes it easier for remote attackers to modify transmitted data via a birthday attack.. EPSS estimates a 2.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
librsync before 1.0.0 uses a truncated MD4 checksum to match blocks, which makes it easier for remote attackers to modify transmitted data via a birthday attack.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Librsync Project | Librsync | < 1.0.0 |
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/151105.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/152355.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/152366.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-10/msg00034.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/28/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/05/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/13/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1126712Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/librsync/librsync/issues/5Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/librsync/librsync/releases/tag/v1.0.0Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201605-04Third Party Advisory
- https://www.miknet.net/security/optimizing-birthday-attack/Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/151105.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/152355.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/152366.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-10/msg00034.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/28/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/05/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/13/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1126712Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/librsync/librsync/issues/5Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/librsync/librsync/releases/tag/v1.0.0Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201605-04Third Party Advisory
- https://www.miknet.net/security/optimizing-birthday-attack/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-8242?
librsync before 1.0.0 uses a truncated MD4 checksum to match blocks, which makes it easier for remote attackers to modify transmitted data via a birthday attack.
How severe is CVE-2014-8242?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8242 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8242?
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-2014-8242?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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