CVE-2014-8567
First published: Fri Nov 14 2014(Updated: )
The mod_auth_mellon module before 0.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Apache HTTP server crash) via a crafted logout request that triggers a read of uninitialized data.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mod_Auth_Mellon | <0.8.1 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.6 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.6 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.6 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-1803.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1803.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62094
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62125
- https://github.com/UNINETT/mod_auth_mellon/commit/0f5b4fd860fa7e3a6c47201637aab05395f32647
- https://postlister.uninett.no/sympa/arc/modmellon/2014-11/msg00000.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8567?
CVE-2014-8567 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service due to a crash of the Apache HTTP server.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8567?
To mitigate CVE-2014-8567, upgrade the mod_auth_mellon module to version 0.8.1 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-8567?
CVE-2014-8567 affects versions of mod_auth_mellon prior to 0.8.1 on various distributions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Can CVE-2014-8567 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-8567 can be exploited remotely via crafted logout requests.
What kind of attack does CVE-2014-8567 enable?
CVE-2014-8567 enables a denial of service attack that can crash the Apache HTTP server.
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