CVE-2014-3451: High severity openfire vulnerability
Published Aug 18, 2017
·Updated
OpenFire XMPP Server before 3.10 accepts self-signed certificates, which allows remote attackers to perform unspecified spoofing attacks.
Affected Software
1 affected component
igniterealtime Openfire<=3.9.3
Event History
Aug 18, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2014-3451?
CVE-2014-3451 has a medium severity level due to the potential for spoofing attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-3451?
To fix CVE-2014-3451, upgrade OpenFire to version 3.10 or later to disable acceptance of self-signed certificates.
3
What versions of OpenFire are affected by CVE-2014-3451?
CVE-2014-3451 affects OpenFire versions prior to 3.10, specifically versions up to and including 3.9.3.
4
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2014-3451?
CVE-2014-3451 can be exploited to perform spoofing attacks through the acceptance of self-signed certificates.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-3451?
A workaround for CVE-2014-3451 is to configure OpenFire to require valid certificates from trusted certificate authorities.