CVE-2014-7202: Medium severity zeromq vulnerability
Published Oct 8, 2014
·Updated
streamengine.cpp in libzmq (aka ZeroMQ/C++)) 4.0.5 before 4.0.5 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to conduct downgrade attacks via a crafted connection request.
Affected Software
2 affected components
ZeroMQ ZeroMQ=4.0.0
ZeroMQ ZeroMQ=4.0.4
Event History
Oct 8, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2014-7202?
CVE-2014-7202 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for enabling man-in-the-middle attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-7202?
To fix CVE-2014-7202, you should upgrade to ZeroMQ version 4.0.5 or later.
3
Which versions of ZeroMQ are affected by CVE-2014-7202?
ZeroMQ versions 4.0.0 and 4.0.4 are affected by CVE-2014-7202.
4
What type of attack can CVE-2014-7202 facilitate?
CVE-2014-7202 can facilitate downgrade attacks through crafted connection requests.
5
Is CVE-2014-7202 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2014-7202 is a remote vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit the flaw over the network.