CVE-2014-3661: Medium severity red hat openshift vulnerability
Jenkins before 1.583 and LTS before 1.565.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (thread consumption) via vectors related to a CLI handshake.
Other sources
Jenkins Security Advisory SECURITY-87 notes:
"This vulnerabily allows anonymous users to DoS Jenkins by causing thread exhaustion, even when the said instance is otherwise inaccessible to anonymous users."
— Red Hat
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Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-3661?
CVE-2014-3661 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that allows remote attackers to cause denial of service via thread exhaustion.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3661?
To fix CVE-2014-3661, upgrade to Jenkins version 1.583 or later, or LTS version 1.565.3 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2014-3661?
CVE-2014-3661 affects Jenkins versions prior to 1.583 and LTS versions prior to 1.565.3.
Who can exploit CVE-2014-3661?
CVE-2014-3661 can be exploited by anonymous users, allowing them to launch a denial of service attack against Jenkins.
What impact does CVE-2014-3661 have on Jenkins installations?
CVE-2014-3661 can lead to thread consumption, resulting in a denial of service for Jenkins installations.