CVE-2014-2741: High severity igniterealtime Openfire vulnerability

Published Apr 11, 2014
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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.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
igniterealtime Openfire<=3.9.1
maven/org.igniterealtime.openfire:parent<3.9.2
3.9.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.igniterealtime.openfire:parent to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.9.2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Ignite Realtime Openfire to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.9.2

Event History

Apr 11, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 17, 2022
Advisory Published
04:44 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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