CVE-2014-1474
First published: Tue Jul 15 2014(Updated: )
Algorithmic complexity vulnerability in Email::Address::List before 0.02, as used in RT 4.2.0 through 4.2.2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a string without an address.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =4.2.0 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =4.2.1 | |
| Best Practical Solutions Request Tracker | =4.2.2 | |
| Email\ \ | <=0.01 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-1474?
CVE-2014-1474 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1474?
To fix CVE-2014-1474, update Email::Address::List to version 0.02 or later and upgrade RT to version 4.2.3 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-1474?
CVE-2014-1474 affects RT versions 4.2.0 to 4.2.2 and Email::Address::List versions up to 0.01.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-1474?
CVE-2014-1474 is an algorithmic complexity vulnerability that allows a denial of service through excessive CPU consumption.
Can CVE-2014-1474 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-1474 can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted string that lacks an address.
- agent/type
- agent/remedy
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/bestpractical
- canonical/best practical solutions request tracker
- version/best practical solutions request tracker/4.2.0
- version/best practical solutions request tracker/4.2.1
- version/best practical solutions request tracker/4.2.2
- vendor/email\
- canonical/email\ \
- version/email\ \/0.01