Vulnerability Description
The SslHandler in Netty before 3.9.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a crafted SSLv2Hello message.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netty | Netty | <= 3.9.1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://netty.io/news/2014/06/11/3-9-2-Final.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59196
- https://github.com/netty/netty/commit/2fa9400a59d0563a66908aba55c41e7285a04994
- https://github.com/netty/netty/issues/2562ExploitPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/02/msg00018.html
- http://netty.io/news/2014/06/11/3-9-2-Final.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59196
- https://github.com/netty/netty/commit/2fa9400a59d0563a66908aba55c41e7285a04994
- https://github.com/netty/netty/issues/2562ExploitPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/02/msg00018.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-3488?
CVE-2014-3488 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The SslHandler in Netty before 3.9.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a crafted SSLv2Hello message.
How severe is CVE-2014-3488?
CVE-2014-3488 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-2014-3488?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netty Netty.