CVE-2014-3616
First published: Mon Dec 08 2014(Updated: )
nginx 0.5.6 through 1.7.4, when using the same shared ssl_session_cache or ssl_session_ticket_key for multiple servers, can reuse a cached SSL session for an unrelated context, which allows remote attackers with certain privileges to conduct "virtual host confusion" attacks.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nginx | >=0.5.6<1.6.2 | |
| Nginx | >=1.7.0<1.7.5 | |
| Debian | =7.0 | |
| Debian | =8.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-3616?
CVE-2014-3616 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that can lead to virtual host confusion attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3616?
To fix CVE-2014-3616, ensure that each server uses a separate ssl_session_cache and ssl_session_ticket_key.
What types of attacks can be conducted due to CVE-2014-3616?
CVE-2014-3616 allows remote attackers to conduct virtual host confusion attacks by reusing SSL sessions.
Which versions of nginx are affected by CVE-2014-3616?
nginx versions from 0.5.6 through 1.7.4 are affected by CVE-2014-3616.
Is CVE-2014-3616 relevant to any operating systems?
Yes, CVE-2014-3616 affects nginx installations running on Debian GNU/Linux versions 7.0 and 8.0.
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