What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-2829?

CVE-2014-2829 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2014-2829?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2014-2829. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-2829?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2014-2829. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Mongooseim CVE-2014-2829

HIGH

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CWE-264)

2014-04-11 cve@mitre.org

Denial Of Service Privilege Escalation Mongooseim

7.8

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 11, 2014 - 01:55 cve.org

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Erlang Solutions MongooseIM through 1.3.1 rev. 2 does not properly restrict the processing of compressed XML elements, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a crafted XMPP stream, aka an "xmppbomb" attack.

AnalysisAI

Erlang Solutions MongooseIM through 1.3.1 rev. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. Erlang Solutions MongooseIM through 1.3.1 rev. 2 does not properly restrict the processing of compressed XML elements, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a crafted XMPP stream, aka an "xmppbomb" attack. Affected products include: Erlang-Solutions Mongooseim. Version information: through 1.3.1.

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.