CVE-2014-5336: Input Validation

Published Aug 26, 2014
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Updated

Monkey HTTP Server before 1.5.3, when the File Descriptor Table (FDT) is enabled and custom error messages are set, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (file descriptor consumption) via an HTTP request that triggers an error message.

Affected Software

56 affected components
Monkey-project Monkey<=1.5.2
Monkey-project Monkey=0.1.1
Monkey-project Monkey=0.1.4
Monkey-project Monkey=0.5.0
Monkey-project Monkey=0.5.1
Monkey-project Monkey=0.5.2
Monkey-project Monkey=0.6.0
Monkey-project Monkey=0.6.1
Monkey-project Monkey=0.6.2
Monkey-project Monkey=0.6.3
Monkey-project Monkey=0.7.0
Monkey-project Monkey=0.7.1
Monkey-project Monkey=0.7.2
Monkey-project Monkey=0.8.0
Monkey-project Monkey=0.8.1
Monkey-project Monkey=0.8.2
Monkey-project Monkey=0.8.3
Monkey-project Monkey=0.8.4
Monkey-project Monkey=0.8.4-2
Monkey-project Monkey=0.8.5
Monkey-project Monkey=0.9.0
Monkey-project Monkey=0.9.1
Monkey-project Monkey=0.9.2
Monkey-project Monkey=0.9.3
Monkey-project Monkey=0.10.0
Monkey-project Monkey=0.10.1
Monkey-project Monkey=0.10.2
Monkey-project Monkey=0.10.3
Monkey-project Monkey=0.11.0
Monkey-project Monkey=0.11.1
Monkey-project Monkey=0.12.0
Monkey-project Monkey=0.12.1
Monkey-project Monkey=0.12.2
Monkey-project Monkey=0.13.0
Monkey-project Monkey=0.13.1
Monkey-project Monkey=0.13.2
Monkey-project Monkey=0.20.0
Monkey-project Monkey=0.20.1
Monkey-project Monkey=0.20.2
Monkey-project Monkey=0.20.3
Monkey-project Monkey=0.21.0
Monkey-project Monkey=0.30.0
Monkey-project Monkey=0.31.0
Monkey-project Monkey=0.32.0
Monkey-project Monkey=0.33.0
Monkey-project Monkey=1.0.0
Monkey-project Monkey=1.0.1
Monkey-project Monkey=1.1.0
Monkey-project Monkey=1.1.1
Monkey-project Monkey=1.2.0
Monkey-project Monkey=1.2.1
Monkey-project Monkey=1.2.2
Monkey-project Monkey=1.4.0
Monkey-project Monkey=1.5.0
Monkey-project Monkey=1.5.1
Monkey-project Monkey=1.5.3

Remediation

Patch Available

https://github.com/monkey/monkey/commit/b2d0e6f92310bb14a15aa2f8e96e1fb5379776dd

Event History

Aug 26, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-5336?

CVE-2014-5336 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service by consuming file descriptors.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-5336?

To remediate CVE-2014-5336, it is recommended to upgrade to Monkey HTTP Server version 1.5.3 or later, as this version includes fixes.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2014-5336?

CVE-2014-5336 affects all versions of Monkey HTTP Server prior to 1.5.3.

4

What does CVE-2014-5336 exploit?

CVE-2014-5336 exploits the File Descriptor Table when enabled alongside custom error messages, allowing remote attackers to trigger a denial of service.

5

Can CVE-2014-5336 impact server performance?

Yes, CVE-2014-5336 can significantly impact server performance by exhausting available file descriptors, leading to service availability issues.

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