Vulnerability Description
nio/XMLLightweightParser.java in Ignite Realtime Openfire before 3.9.2 does not properly restrict the processing of compressed XML elements, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a crafted XMPP stream, aka an "xmppbomb" attack.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Igniterealtime | Openfire | <= 3.9.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://community.igniterealtime.org/thread/52317
- http://fisheye.igniterealtime.org/changelog/openfiregit?cs=3aec383e07ee893b77396
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/07/7
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/09/1
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/495476US Government Resource
- http://xmpp.org/resources/security-notices/uncontrolled-resource-consumption-wit
- http://community.igniterealtime.org/thread/52317
- http://fisheye.igniterealtime.org/changelog/openfiregit?cs=3aec383e07ee893b77396
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/07/7
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/09/1
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/495476US Government Resource
- http://xmpp.org/resources/security-notices/uncontrolled-resource-consumption-wit
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2741?
CVE-2014-2741 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). nio/XMLLightweightParser.java in Ignite Realtime Openfire before 3.9.2 does not properly restrict the processing of compressed XML elements, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service ...
How severe is CVE-2014-2741?
CVE-2014-2741 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2741?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Igniterealtime Openfire.