Vulnerability Description
The ".encfs6.xml" configuration file in encfs before 1.7.5 allows remote attackers to access sensitive data by setting "blockMACBytes" to 0 and adding 8 to "blockMACRandBytes".
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
| Encfs Project | Encfs | < 1.7.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-01/msg00090.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/14/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1097537Issue TrackingThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-09Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2017-01/msg00090.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/14/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1097537Issue TrackingThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-09Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-3462?
CVE-2014-3462 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The ".encfs6.xml" configuration file in encfs before 1.7.5 allows remote attackers to access sensitive data by setting "blockMACBytes" to 0 and adding 8 to "blockMACRandBytes".
How severe is CVE-2014-3462?
CVE-2014-3462 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-2014-3462?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensuse Leap, Opensuse Opensuse, Encfs Project Encfs.