CVE-2014-1491: Weak Encryption
Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) before 3.15.4, as used in Mozilla Firefox before 27.0, Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.3, Thunderbird before 24.3, SeaMonkey before 2.24, and other products, does not properly restrict public values in Diffie-Hellman key exchanges, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass cryptographic protection mechanisms in ticket handling by leveraging use of a certain value.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.15.4
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-1491?
CVE-2014-1491 is considered to have a medium severity due to potential security risks in the Diffie-Hellman key exchange.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1491?
To fix CVE-2014-1491, update affected software to versions 3.15.4 or later for NSS and similar version updates for other vulnerable applications.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-1491?
CVE-2014-1491 affects Mozilla Firefox, Firefox ESR, Thunderbird, SeaMonkey, and other products using vulnerable versions of NSS.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-1491?
CVE-2014-1491 is a cryptographic vulnerability related to improper restriction of public values in Diffie-Hellman key exchanges.
When was CVE-2014-1491 disclosed?
CVE-2014-1491 was disclosed in early 2014, impacting several Mozilla products and Oracle software.