CVE-2014-8483: Medium severity ubuntu vulnerability
The blowfishECB function in core/cipher.cpp in Quassel IRC 0.10.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a malformed string.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8483?
CVE-2014-8483 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service due to an out-of-bounds read.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8483?
To fix CVE-2014-8483, update Quassel IRC to a version higher than 0.10.0 or apply relevant patches provided by the maintainers.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2014-8483?
CVE-2014-8483 affects Quassel IRC version 0.10.0, Ubuntu 12.04, Debian 7.0, and specific versions of openSUSE.
What can attackers do with CVE-2014-8483?
Attackers exploiting CVE-2014-8483 can cause a denial of service by sending a malformed string to the application.
Is CVE-2014-8483 a remote vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2014-8483 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to manipulate the target application without physical access.