Vulnerability Description
The curl_easy_duphandle function in libcurl 7.17.1 through 7.38.0, when running with the CURLOPT_COPYPOSTFIELDS option, does not properly copy HTTP POST data for an easy handle, which triggers an out-of-bounds read that allows remote web servers to read sensitive memory information.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.10.0 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Oracle | Hyperion | 11.1.2.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Haxx | Libcurl | 7.17.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://curl.haxx.se/docs/adv_20141105.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10743
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00040.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1254.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3069Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2015-2367953.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.h
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70988
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2399-1Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031Third Party Advisory
- http://curl.haxx.se/docs/adv_20141105.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10743
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-3707?
CVE-2014-3707 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The curl_easy_duphandle function in libcurl 7.17.1 through 7.38.0, when running with the CURLOPT_COPYPOSTFIELDS option, does not properly copy HTTP POST data for an easy handle, which triggers an out-...
How severe is CVE-2014-3707?
CVE-2014-3707 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-3707?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Apple Mac Os X, Opensuse Opensuse, Oracle Hyperion, Debian Debian Linux.