CVE-2014-7813
First published: Mon Oct 27 2014(Updated: )
Aaron Patterson of Red Hat reports: There are a number of locations in the code where .to_sym is called on user supplied code, resulting in a potential DoS condition as an attacker can insert symbols that are never garbage collected.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-7813?
CVE-2014-7813 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7813?
To fix CVE-2014-7813, update to the latest version of Red Hat CloudForms Management Engine that addresses this issue.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-7813?
CVE-2014-7813 is a denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability due to improper handling of user-supplied code.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-7813?
CVE-2014-7813 affects Red Hat CloudForms 3.0 Management Engine.
Can CVE-2014-7813 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-7813 can potentially be exploited remotely by an attacker.
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