CVE-2014-8566

Name: CVE-2014-8566
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-11-15T21:59:06.897+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8566 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The mod_auth_mellon module before 0.8.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via unspecified vectors related to a "session overflow" involving "sessions overlapping in memory.". EPSS estimates a 2.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The mod_auth_mellon module before 0.8.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via unspecified vectors related to a "session overflow" involving "sessions overlapping in memory."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.73%

84.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Uninett	Mod Auth Mellon	<= 0.8.0
Oracle	Linux	6

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 15, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8566?

How severe is CVE-2014-8566?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8566 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8566?

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Source: NVD / NIST