Vulnerability Description
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1, 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, 4.5, and 4.5.1 does not properly determine TCP connection states, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ASP.NET daemon hang) via crafted HTTP requests that trigger persistent resource consumption for a (1) stale or (2) closed connection, as exploited in the wild in February 2014, aka "POST Request DoS Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/103162
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56793
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65415
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029745
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-00
- http://osvdb.org/103162
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56793
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65415
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029745
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-00
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-0253?
CVE-2014-0253 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 SP1, 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, 4.5, and 4.5.1 does not properly determine TCP connection states, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ASP.NET daemon h...
How severe is CVE-2014-0253?
CVE-2014-0253 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-2014-0253?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft .Net Framework.