Vulnerability Description
The definite_length_decoder function in lib/util/quickder.c in Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) before 3.16.2.4 and 3.17.x before 3.17.3 does not ensure that the DER encoding of an ASN.1 length is properly formed, which allows remote attackers to conduct data-smuggling attacks by using a long byte sequence for an encoding, as demonstrated by the SEC_QuickDERDecodeItem function's improper handling of an arbitrary-length encoding of 0x00.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Network Security Services | <= 3.16.2.3 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-01/msg00024.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-01/msg00032.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-01/msg00033.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-01/msg00036.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00000.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3186
- http://www.intelsecurity.com/resources/wp-berserk-analysis-part-1.pdfExploit
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2015-2367953.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032909
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1064670Exploit
- https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Projects/NSS/NSS_3.17.3_releaseVendor Advisory
- https://www.imperialviolet.org/2014/09/26/pkcs1.htmlExploit
- https://www.reddit.com/r/netsec/comments/2hd1m8/rsa_signature_forgery_in_nss/cksExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-1569?
CVE-2014-1569 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The definite_length_decoder function in lib/util/quickder.c in Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) before 3.16.2.4 and 3.17.x before 3.17.3 does not ensure that the DER encoding of an ASN.1 length...
How severe is CVE-2014-1569?
CVE-2014-1569 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-1569?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Network Security Services.