Vulnerability Description
OCaml Xml-Light Library before r234 computes hash values without restricting the ability to trigger hash collisions predictably, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nicolas Cannasse | Ocaml Xml-Light Library | <= r233 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50311Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:107
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/21/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55114
- https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Support/Advisories/MGASA-2012-0266
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50311Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:107
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/21/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55114
- https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Support/Advisories/MGASA-2012-0266
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-3514?
CVE-2012-3514 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). OCaml Xml-Light Library before r234 computes hash values without restricting the ability to trigger hash collisions predictably, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (...
How severe is CVE-2012-3514?
CVE-2012-3514 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-3514?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nicolas Cannasse Ocaml Xml-Light Library.