CVE-2014-8567

Name: CVE-2014-8567
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-11-14T15:59:02.607+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8567 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The mod_auth_mellon module before 0.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Apache HTTP server crash) via a crafted logout request that triggers a read of uninitialized data.. EPSS estimates a 3.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The mod_auth_mellon module before 0.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Apache HTTP server crash) via a crafted logout request that triggers a read of uninitialized data.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.59%

87.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Uninett	Mod Auth Mellon	< 0.8.1
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Aus	6.6
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	6.6
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Tus	6.6
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0

References

http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-1803.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1803.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/62094Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/62125Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/UNINETT/mod_auth_mellon/commit/0f5b4fd860fa7e3a6c47201637aab05395f32647Third Party Advisory
https://postlister.uninett.no/sympa/arc/modmellon/2014-11/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-1803.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1803.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/62094Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/62125Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/UNINETT/mod_auth_mellon/commit/0f5b4fd860fa7e3a6c47201637aab05395f32647Third Party Advisory
https://postlister.uninett.no/sympa/arc/modmellon/2014-11/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8567?

The mod_auth_mellon module before 0.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Apache HTTP server crash) via a crafted logout request that triggers a read of uninitialized data.

How severe is CVE-2014-8567?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8567 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8567?

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-2014-8567?

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Source: NVD / NIST