CVE-2014-3620: Medium severity curl vulnerability

Published Nov 18, 2014
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Updated

cURL and libcurl before 7.38.0 allow remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and set cookies for arbitrary sites by setting a cookie for a top-level domain.

Affected Software

17 affected components
haxx curl<=7.37.1
haxx curl=7.31.0
haxx curl=7.32.0
haxx curl=7.33.0
haxx curl=7.34.0
haxx curl=7.35.0
haxx curl=7.36.0
haxx curl=7.37.0
haxx libcurl<=7.37.1
haxx libcurl=7.31.0
haxx libcurl=7.32.0
haxx libcurl=7.33.0
haxx libcurl=7.34.0
haxx libcurl=7.35.0
haxx libcurl=7.36.0
haxx libcurl=7.37.0
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.10.4

Event History

Nov 18, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-3620?

CVE-2014-3620 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for cookie theft and data manipulation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-3620?

To fix CVE-2014-3620, upgrade cURL or libcurl to version 7.38.0 or later.

3

What affected software versions are associated with CVE-2014-3620?

CVE-2014-3620 affects cURL and libcurl versions from 7.31.0 to 7.37.1.

4

What are the main risks of CVE-2014-3620?

The main risks of CVE-2014-3620 include unauthorized access to cookies and possible session hijacking.

5

Is CVE-2014-3620 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-3620 can be exploited by remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy.

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