Vulnerability Description
The default configuration in cURL and libcurl 7.10.6 before 7.36.0 re-uses (1) SCP, (2) SFTP, (3) POP3, (4) POP3S, (5) IMAP, (6) IMAPS, (7) SMTP, (8) SMTPS, (9) LDAP, and (10) LDAPS connections, which might allow context-dependent attackers to connect as other users via a request, a similar issue to CVE-2014-0015.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Haxx | Curl | 7.10.6 |
| Haxx | Libcurl | 7.10.6 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://curl.haxx.se/docs/adv_20140326A.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-04/msg00042.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Dec/23
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57836
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57966
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57968
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58615
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59458
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21675820
- http://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=MIGR-5095862
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2902
- http://www.getchef.com/blog/2014/04/09/chef-server-11-0-12-release/
- http://www.getchef.com/blog/2014/04/09/enterprise-chef-1-4-9-release/
- http://www.getchef.com/blog/2014/04/09/enterprise-chef-11-1-3-release/
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-0138?
CVE-2014-0138 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The default configuration in cURL and libcurl 7.10.6 before 7.36.0 re-uses (1) SCP, (2) SFTP, (3) POP3, (4) POP3S, (5) IMAP, (6) IMAPS, (7) SMTP, (8) SMTPS, (9) LDAP, and (10) LDAPS connections, which...
How severe is CVE-2014-0138?
CVE-2014-0138 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-0138?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Haxx Curl, Haxx Libcurl, Debian Debian Linux.