CVE-2014-8483
First published: Thu Nov 06 2014(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Debian | =7.0 | |
| Quassel IRC | =0.10.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =12.3 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.quassel-irc.org/issues/1314
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-11/msg00028.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-11/msg00046.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-03/msg00068.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61932
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62035
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62261
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3063
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3068
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2401-1
- https://github.com/quassel/quassel/commit/8b5ecd226f9208af3074b33d3b7cf5e14f55b138
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.
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