CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-2852: Input Validation

First published: Mon Apr 14 2014(Updated: )

OpenAFS before 1.6.7 delays the listen thread when an RXS_CheckResponse fails, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (performance degradation) via an invalid packet.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
npm<=1.6.6
npm=1.6.0
npm=1.6.1
npm=1.6.2
npm=1.6.2.1
npm=1.6.3
npm=1.6.4
npm=1.6.5
npm=1.6.5.1
npm=1.6.5.2
<=1.6.6
=1.6.0
=1.6.1
=1.6.2
=1.6.2.1
=1.6.3
=1.6.4
=1.6.5
=1.6.5.1
=1.6.5.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-2852?

    CVE-2014-2852 has a medium severity level due to its denial-of-service impact on OpenAFS.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-2852?

    To fix CVE-2014-2852, upgrade OpenAFS to version 1.6.7 or later.

  • What versions of OpenAFS are affected by CVE-2014-2852?

    CVE-2014-2852 affects OpenAFS versions prior to 1.6.7, specifically from 1.6.0 to 1.6.6.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-2852?

    CVE-2014-2852 is a denial-of-service vulnerability caused by improper packet handling.

  • Can CVE-2014-2852 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2014-2852 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to degrade performance through invalid packets.

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