CVE-2014-3494: Infoleak
First published: Tue Jul 01 2014(Updated: )
kio/usernotificationhandler.cpp in the POP3 kioslave in kdelibs 4.10.95 before 4.13.3 does not properly generate warning notifications, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid certificate.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| openSUSE | =13.1 | |
| KDE kdelibs3 | =4.10.97 | |
| KDE kdelibs3 | =4.11.0 | |
| KDE kdelibs3 | =4.11.1 | |
| KDE kdelibs3 | =4.11.2 | |
| KDE kdelibs3 | =4.11.3 | |
| KDE kdelibs3 | =4.11.4 | |
| KDE kdelibs3 | =4.11.5 | |
| KDE kdelibs3 | =4.11.80 | |
| KDE kdelibs3 | =4.11.90 | |
| KDE kdelibs3 | =4.11.95 | |
| KDE kdelibs3 | =4.11.97 | |
| KDE kdelibs3 | =4.12.0 | |
| KDE kdelibs3 | =4.12.1 | |
| KDE kdelibs3 | =4.12.2 | |
| KDE kdelibs3 | =4.12.3 | |
| KDE kdelibs3 | =4.12.4 | |
| KDE kdelibs3 | =4.12.5 | |
| KDE kdelibs3 | =4.12.80 | |
| KDE kdelibs3 | =4.12.90 | |
| KDE kdelibs3 | =4.12.95 | |
| KDE kdelibs3 | =4.12.97 | |
| KDE kdelibs3 | =4.13.0 | |
| KDE kdelibs3 | =4.13.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-3494?
CVE-2014-3494 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information through man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3494?
To fix CVE-2014-3494, update the kdelibs package to version 4.13.3 or later.
What does CVE-2014-3494 exploit?
CVE-2014-3494 exploits improper handling of warning notifications when an invalid certificate is encountered.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-3494?
CVE-2014-3494 affects users of kdelibs versions prior to 4.13.3, particularly those using the POP3 kioslave.
What is the risk of CVE-2014-3494?
The risk associated with CVE-2014-3494 is the potential compromise of sensitive information due to the lack of certificate validation.
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