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CVE-2014-3504

First published: Tue Aug 19 2014(Updated: )

The (1) serf_ssl_cert_issuer, (2) serf_ssl_cert_subject, and (3) serf_ssl_cert_certificate functions in Serf 0.2.0 through 1.3.x before 1.3.7 does not properly handle a NUL byte in a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) field of an X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof arbitrary SSL servers via a crafted certificate issued by a legitimate Certification Authority.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Subversion=1.4.0
Subversion=1.4.1
Subversion=1.4.2
Subversion=1.4.3
Subversion=1.4.4
Subversion=1.4.5
Subversion=1.4.6
Subversion=1.5.0
Subversion=1.5.1
Subversion=1.5.2
Subversion=1.5.3
Subversion=1.5.4
Subversion=1.5.5
Subversion=1.5.6
Subversion=1.5.7
Subversion=1.5.8
Subversion=1.6.0
Subversion=1.6.1
Subversion=1.6.2
Subversion=1.6.3
Subversion=1.6.4
Subversion=1.6.5
Subversion=1.6.6
Subversion=1.6.7
Subversion=1.6.8
Subversion=1.6.9
Subversion=1.6.10
Subversion=1.6.11
Subversion=1.6.12
Subversion=1.6.13
Subversion=1.6.14
Subversion=1.6.15
Subversion=1.6.16
Subversion=1.6.17
Subversion=1.6.18
Subversion=1.6.19
Subversion=1.6.20
Subversion=1.6.21
Subversion=1.6.23
Subversion=1.7.0
Subversion=1.7.1
Subversion=1.7.2
Subversion=1.7.3
Subversion=1.7.4
Subversion=1.7.5
Subversion=1.7.6
Subversion=1.7.7
Subversion=1.7.8
Subversion=1.7.9
Subversion=1.7.10
Subversion=1.7.11
Subversion=1.7.12
Subversion=1.7.13
Subversion=1.7.14
Subversion=1.7.15
Subversion=1.7.16
Subversion=1.7.17
Subversion=1.8.0
Subversion=1.8.1
Subversion=1.8.2
Subversion=1.8.3
Subversion=1.8.4
Subversion=1.8.5
Subversion=1.8.6
Subversion=1.8.7
Subversion=1.8.8
Subversion=1.8.9
Ubuntu=12.04
Ubuntu=14.04
Serf=0.2.0
Serf=0.3.0
Serf=0.3.1
Serf=0.4.0
Serf=0.5.0
Serf=0.6.0
Serf=0.6.1
Serf=0.7.0
Serf=0.7.1
Serf=0.7.2
Serf=1.0.0
Serf=1.0.1
Serf=1.0.2
Serf=1.0.3
Serf=1.1.0
Serf=1.1.1
Serf=1.2.0
Serf=1.2.1
Serf=1.3.0
Serf=1.3.1
Serf=1.3.2
Serf=1.3.3
Serf=1.3.4
Serf=1.3.5
Serf=1.3.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-3504?

    CVE-2014-3504 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attack.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-3504?

    To fix CVE-2014-3504, update the Serf library to version 1.3.7 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2014-3504?

    CVE-2014-3504 affects Serf versions 0.2.0 through 1.3.x before 1.3.7, along with specific versions of Apache Subversion.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2014-3504 facilitate?

    CVE-2014-3504 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to exploit improper handling of NUL bytes in domain names.

  • Can using affected versions of Serf expose my system to risks?

    Yes, using affected versions of Serf can expose your system to man-in-the-middle attacks, risking data interception.

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