What is the severity of CVE-2014-8315?

CVE-2014-8315 has a medium severity level due to its potential for misuse in port scanning attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8315?

To address CVE-2014-8315, upgrade SAP BusinessObjects Explorer to version 14.0.6 or later.

What type of attack does CVE-2014-8315 enable?

CVE-2014-8315 enables remote attackers to conduct timing-based port scanning attacks.

Which software is affected by CVE-2014-8315?

CVE-2014-8315 specifically affects SAP BusinessObjects Explorer version 14.0.5.

Is CVE-2014-8315 a remote vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2014-8315 is a remote vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit it over a network.

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CVE-2014-8315

medium

CWE

200

16/10/2014

6/8/2024

CVE-2014-8315: Infoleak

First published: Thu Oct 16 2014(Updated: )

polestar_xml.jsp in SAP BusinessObjects Explorer 14.0.5 build 882 replies with different timing depending on if a connection can be made, which allows remote attackers to conduct port scanning attacks via a host name and port in the cms parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
SAP BusinessObjects	=14.0.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-8315?
CVE-2014-8315 has a medium severity level due to its potential for misuse in port scanning attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8315?
To address CVE-2014-8315, upgrade SAP BusinessObjects Explorer to version 14.0.6 or later.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-8315 enable?
CVE-2014-8315 enables remote attackers to conduct timing-based port scanning attacks.
Which software is affected by CVE-2014-8315?
CVE-2014-8315 specifically affects SAP BusinessObjects Explorer version 14.0.5.
Is CVE-2014-8315 a remote vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2014-8315 is a remote vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit it over a network.

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