Vulnerability Description
Monkey HTTP Server before 1.5.3, when the File Descriptor Table (FDT) is enabled and custom error messages are set, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (file descriptor consumption) via an HTTP request that triggers an error message.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Monkey-Project | Monkey | <= 1.5.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://monkey-project.com/Announcements/v1.5.3
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q3/397
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q3/412
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60783
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69279
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95336
- https://github.com/monkey/monkey/commit/b2d0e6f92310bb14a15aa2f8e96e1fb5379776ddExploitPatch
- http://monkey-project.com/Announcements/v1.5.3
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q3/397
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q3/412
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60783
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69279
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95336
- https://github.com/monkey/monkey/commit/b2d0e6f92310bb14a15aa2f8e96e1fb5379776ddExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-5336?
CVE-2014-5336 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Monkey HTTP Server before 1.5.3, when the File Descriptor Table (FDT) is enabled and custom error messages are set, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (file descriptor consumption) v...
How severe is CVE-2014-5336?
CVE-2014-5336 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-2014-5336?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Monkey-Project Monkey.