CVE-2014-2896: Critical severity wolfssl wolfmqtt vulnerability

Published Jan 28, 2020
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Updated

The DoAlert function in the (1) TLS and (2) DTLS implementations in wolfSSL CyaSSL before 2.9.4 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact and vectors, which trigger memory corruption or an out-of-bounds read.

Affected Software

1 affected component
wolfSSL wolfssl>=2.5.0<2.9.4

Event History

Jan 28, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:41 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-2896?

The severity of CVE-2014-2896 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

2

What is the impact of CVE-2014-2896?

CVE-2014-2896 allows remote attackers to cause memory corruption or trigger an out-of-bounds read.

3

How can I fix CVE-2014-2896?

To fix CVE-2014-2896, you should update wolfSSL CyaSSL to version 2.9.4 or later.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2014-2896?

wolfSSL CyaSSL versions from 2.5.0 to 2.9.4 are affected by CVE-2014-2896.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2014-2896?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2014-2896 at the following links: [link 1](http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q2/126), [link 2](http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q2/130), [link 3](http://www.wolfssl.com/yaSSL/Blog/Entries/2014/4/11_wolfSSL_Security_Advisory__April_9%2C_2014.html).

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