What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-1491?

CVE-2014-1491 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2014-1491?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2014-1491. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-1491?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2014-1491. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Debian Linux CVE-2014-1491

MEDIUM

Inadequate Encryption Strength (CWE-326)

2014-02-06 security@mozilla.org

Authentication Bypass Debian Oracle Mozilla Canonical Debian Linux Fedora Firefox Linux Enterprise Desktop Linux Enterprise Server Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit Seamonkey Thunderbird Ubuntu Linux Suse Enterprise Manager Ops Center Network Security Services Opensuse Vm Server Fedoraproject

4.3

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.3 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Feb 06, 2014 - 05:44 cve.org

MEDIUM 4.3

DescriptionCVE.org

Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) before 3.15.4, as used in Mozilla Firefox before 27.0, Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.3, Thunderbird before 24.3, SeaMonkey before 2.24, and other products, does not properly restrict public values in Diffie-Hellman key exchanges, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass cryptographic protection mechanisms in ticket handling by leveraging use of a certain value.

AnalysisAI

Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) before 3.15.4, as used in Mozilla Firefox before 27.0, Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.3, Thunderbird before 24.3, SeaMonkey before 2.24, and other products, does. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-326. Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS) before 3.15.4, as used in Mozilla Firefox before 27.0, Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.3, Thunderbird before 24.3, SeaMonkey before 2.24, and other products, does not properly restrict public values in Diffie-Hellman key exchanges, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass cryptographic protection mechanisms in ticket handling by leveraging use of a certain value. Affected products include: Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Network Security Services, Mozilla Seamonkey, Mozilla Thunderbird, Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center. Version information: before 3.15.4.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.