Vulnerability Description
The mod_auth_mellon module before 0.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Apache HTTP server crash) via a crafted logout request that triggers a read of uninitialized data.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Uninett | Mod Auth Mellon | < 0.8.1 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 6.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 6.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 6.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-1803.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1803.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62094Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62125Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/UNINETT/mod_auth_mellon/commit/0f5b4fd860fa7e3a6c47201637aab0Third Party Advisory
- https://postlister.uninett.no/sympa/arc/modmellon/2014-11/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-1803.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1803.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62094Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62125Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/UNINETT/mod_auth_mellon/commit/0f5b4fd860fa7e3a6c47201637aab0Third Party Advisory
- https://postlister.uninett.no/sympa/arc/modmellon/2014-11/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8567?
CVE-2014-8567 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.4 (HIGH). The mod_auth_mellon module before 0.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Apache HTTP server crash) via a crafted logout request that triggers a read of uninitialized data.
How severe is CVE-2014-8567?
CVE-2014-8567 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8567?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Uninett Mod Auth Mellon, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus.