Vulnerability Description
net/IOService.java in Tigase before 5.2.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tigase | Tigase | <= 5.2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/07/7
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/09/1
- http://www.tigase.org/content/uncontrolled-resource-consumption-highly-compresse
- http://xmpp.org/resources/security-notices/uncontrolled-resource-consumption-wit
- https://projects.tigase.org/issues/1780
- https://projects.tigase.org/projects/tigase-server/repository/revisions/7f5af2f8Patch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/07/7
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/09/1
- http://www.tigase.org/content/uncontrolled-resource-consumption-highly-compresse
- http://xmpp.org/resources/security-notices/uncontrolled-resource-consumption-wit
- https://projects.tigase.org/issues/1780
- https://projects.tigase.org/projects/tigase-server/repository/revisions/7f5af2f8Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2746?
CVE-2014-2746 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). net/IOService.java in Tigase before 5.2.1 does not properly restrict the processing of compressed XML elements, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a ...
How severe is CVE-2014-2746?
CVE-2014-2746 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-2014-2746?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tigase Tigase.