CVE-2014-7203: Medium severity zeromq vulnerability

Published Oct 8, 2014
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Updated

libzmq (aka ZeroMQ/C++) 4.0.x before 4.0.5 does not ensure that nonces are unique, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to conduct replay attacks via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

5 affected components
ZeroMQ ZeroMQ=4.0.0
ZeroMQ ZeroMQ=4.0.1
ZeroMQ ZeroMQ=4.0.2
ZeroMQ ZeroMQ=4.0.3
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-7203?

CVE-2014-7203 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to enable replay attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-7203?

You can fix CVE-2014-7203 by upgrading libzmq (ZeroMQ/C++) to version 4.0.5 or later.

3

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2014-7203?

CVE-2014-7203 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to conduct replay attacks due to nonces not being unique.

4

Which versions of ZeroMQ are affected by CVE-2014-7203?

ZeroMQ versions 4.0.0 to 4.0.4 are affected by CVE-2014-7203.

5

Is CVE-2014-7203 relevant for all users of ZeroMQ?

CVE-2014-7203 is particularly relevant for users who rely on secure messaging using ZeroMQ, as it compromises message integrity.

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