What is the severity of CVE-2014-2903?

CVE-2014-2903 is considered a moderate vulnerability due to the risk of server spoofing using crafted certificates.

How do I fix CVE-2014-2903?

To fix CVE-2014-2903, update the wolfSSL package to at least version 4.6.0+p1-0+deb11u2 or to a later version.

Which software is affected by CVE-2014-2903?

CVE-2014-2903 affects wolfSSL versions up to and including 2.9.4 and specific Debian packages thereof.

Can CVE-2014-2903 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-2903 can be exploited remotely by attackers using specially crafted server certificates.

What type of attack does CVE-2014-2903 facilitate?

CVE-2014-2903 facilitates man-in-the-middle attacks by allowing attackers to spoof server identity during SSL/TLS handshakes.

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CVE-2014-2903

medium

5.9

CWE

310

6/10/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2014-2903

First published: Fri Oct 06 2017(Updated: )

CyaSSL does not check the key usage extension in leaf certificates, which allows remote attackers to spoof servers via a crafted server certificate not authorized for use in an SSL/TLS handshake.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
debian/wolfssl		4.6.0+p1-0+deb11u2 5.5.4-2+deb12u1 5.7.0-0.3
wolfSSL	<=2.9.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-2903?
CVE-2014-2903 is considered a moderate vulnerability due to the risk of server spoofing using crafted certificates.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2903?
To fix CVE-2014-2903, update the wolfSSL package to at least version 4.6.0+p1-0+deb11u2 or to a later version.
Which software is affected by CVE-2014-2903?
CVE-2014-2903 affects wolfSSL versions up to and including 2.9.4 and specific Debian packages thereof.
Can CVE-2014-2903 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-2903 can be exploited remotely by attackers using specially crafted server certificates.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-2903 facilitate?
CVE-2014-2903 facilitates man-in-the-middle attacks by allowing attackers to spoof server identity during SSL/TLS handshakes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-2903?
CVE-2014-2903 is considered a moderate vulnerability due to the risk of server spoofing using crafted certificates.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2903?
To fix CVE-2014-2903, update the wolfSSL package to at least version 4.6.0+p1-0+deb11u2 or to a later version.
Which software is affected by CVE-2014-2903?
CVE-2014-2903 affects wolfSSL versions up to and including 2.9.4 and specific Debian packages thereof.
Can CVE-2014-2903 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-2903 can be exploited remotely by attackers using specially crafted server certificates.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-2903 facilitate?
CVE-2014-2903 facilitates man-in-the-middle attacks by allowing attackers to spoof server identity during SSL/TLS handshakes.