Vulnerability Description
The mod_auth_mellon module before 0.8.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via unspecified vectors related to a "session overflow" involving "sessions overlapping in memory."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Uninett | Mod Auth Mellon | <= 0.8.0 |
| Oracle | Linux | 6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-1803.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1803.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62094
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62125
- https://github.com/UNINETT/mod_auth_mellon/releases/tag/v0.8.1PatchVendor Advisory
- https://postlister.uninett.no/sympa/arc/modmellon/2014-11/msg00000.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-1803.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1803.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62094
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62125
- https://github.com/UNINETT/mod_auth_mellon/releases/tag/v0.8.1PatchVendor Advisory
- https://postlister.uninett.no/sympa/arc/modmellon/2014-11/msg00000.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8566?
CVE-2014-8566 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The mod_auth_mellon module before 0.8.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via unspecified vectors related to a "session overflow...
How severe is CVE-2014-8566?
CVE-2014-8566 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8566?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Uninett Mod Auth Mellon, Oracle Linux.