CVE-2014-2898: Critical severity wolfssl wolfmqtt vulnerability

Published Jan 28, 2020
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Updated

wolfSSL CyaSSL before 2.9.4 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via multiple calls to the CyaSSLread function which triggers an out-of-bounds read when an error occurs, related to not checking the return code and MAC verification failure.

Affected Software

1 affected component
wolfSSL wolfssl<2.9.0

Event History

Jan 28, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:42 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this security issue?

The vulnerability ID of this security issue is CVE-2014-2898.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2014-2898?

The severity of CVE-2014-2898 is critical, with a severity value of 9.8.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2014-2898?

wolfSSL CyaSSL versions up to 2.9.0 are affected by CVE-2014-2898.

4

How does CVE-2014-2898 impact the system?

CVE-2014-2898 allows remote attackers to trigger an out-of-bounds read, leading to unspecified impact.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2014-2898?

Yes, here are some references for CVE-2014-2898: [1](http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q2/126), [2](http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q2/130), [3](http://www.wolfssl.com/yaSSL/Blog/Entries/2014/4/11_wolfSSL_Security_Advisory__April_9%2C_2014.html).

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