Vulnerability Description
The ssl_decrypt_buf function in library/ssl_tls.c in PolarSSL before 1.2.11 and 1.3.x before 1.3.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors related to the GCM ciphersuites, as demonstrated using the Codenomicon Defensics toolkit.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Polarssl | Polarssl | 1.3.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60215
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2981
- https://polarssl.org/tech-updates/security-advisories/polarssl-security-advisoryPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60215
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2981
- https://polarssl.org/tech-updates/security-advisories/polarssl-security-advisoryPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-4911?
CVE-2014-4911 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The ssl_decrypt_buf function in library/ssl_tls.c in PolarSSL before 1.2.11 and 1.3.x before 1.3.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors related to the GCM ciphersui...
How severe is CVE-2014-4911?
CVE-2014-4911 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-2014-4911?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Polarssl Polarssl, Debian Debian Linux.