Vulnerability Description
librsync before 1.0.0 uses a truncated MD4 checksum to match blocks, which makes it easier for remote attackers to modify transmitted data via a birthday attack.
CVSS Score
5.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Librsync Project | Librsync | < 1.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/151105.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/152355.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/152366.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-10/msg00034.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/28/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/05/5Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/13/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1126712Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/librsync/librsync/issues/5PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/librsync/librsync/releases/tag/v1.0.0PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201605-04Third Party Advisory
- https://www.miknet.net/security/optimizing-birthday-attack/Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/151105.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/152355.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/152366.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8242?
CVE-2014-8242 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). librsync before 1.0.0 uses a truncated MD4 checksum to match blocks, which makes it easier for remote attackers to modify transmitted data via a birthday attack.
How severe is CVE-2014-8242?
CVE-2014-8242 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8242?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Librsync Project Librsync.