VDB-70065 · CVE-2014-4044 · BID 68003

OpenAFS 1.6.8 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in OpenAFS 1.6.8. The affected element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-4044. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in OpenAFS 1.6.8 (File Transfer Software). This affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

OpenAFS 1.6.8 does not properly clear the fields in the host structure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (uninitialized memory access and crash) via unspecified vectors related to TMAY requests.

The weakness was published 06/17/2014 by Russ Allbery (Website). The advisory is shared at gerrit.openafs.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-4044 since 06/12/2014. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 68003†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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OpenVAS ID: 103021
OpenVAS Name: OpenAFS Denial of Service Vulnerability-02 (Windows)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/12/2014 🔍
06/12/2014 +0 days 🔍
06/17/2014 +5 days 🔍
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03/26/2015 +282 days 🔍
03/10/2019 +1445 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: gerrit.openafs.org
Researcher: Russ Allbery
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2014-4044 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-4044
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-70065
SecurityFocus: 68003 - OpenAFS Remote Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2015 12:07
Updated: 03/10/2019 17:28
Changes: 03/26/2015 12:07 (51), 03/10/2019 17:28 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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