CVE-2014-2741
First published: Fri Apr 11 2014(Updated: )
nio/XMLLightweightParser.java in Ignite Realtime Openfire before 3.9.2 does not properly restrict the processing of compressed XML elements, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a crafted XMPP stream, aka an "xmppbomb" attack.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| maven/org.igniterealtime.openfire:parent | <3.9.2 | 3.9.2 |
| Openfire | <=3.9.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-2741
- http://community.igniterealtime.org/thread/52317
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/07/7
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/09/1
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/495476
- https://github.com/igniterealtime/Openfire/commit/3aec383e07ee893b77396fe946766bbd3758af77
- https://web.archive.org/web/20140407092132/http://xmpp.org/resources/security-notices/uncontrolled-resource-consumption-with-highly-compressed-xmpp-stanzas
- https://web.archive.org/web/20140705161237/http://fisheye.igniterealtime.org/changelog/openfiregit?cs=3aec383e07ee893b77396fe946766bbd3758af77
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-j5qh-cp3p-2h87 (Advisory)
- http://fisheye.igniterealtime.org/changelog/openfiregit?cs=3aec383e07ee893b77396fe946766bbd3758af77
- http://xmpp.org/resources/security-notices/uncontrolled-resource-consumption-with-highly-compressed-xmpp-stanzas/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-2741?
CVE-2014-2741 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service through resource consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2741?
To fix CVE-2014-2741, upgrade Openfire to version 3.9.2 or later where the vulnerability is addressed.
What kind of attack does CVE-2014-2741 allow?
CVE-2014-2741 allows attackers to perform a denial of service attack known as an "xmppbomb" via a crafted XMPP stream.
Which versions of Openfire are affected by CVE-2014-2741?
Openfire versions prior to 3.9.2, including 3.9.1 and earlier, are affected by CVE-2014-2741.
What component of Openfire is vulnerable in CVE-2014-2741?
The vulnerability lies in the nio/XMLLightweightParser.java component of Openfire.
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