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Shim CVE-2014-3675

MEDIUM
Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)
2014-10-22 secalert@redhat.com
5.0
CVSS 2.0 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
5.0 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

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CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
P

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Oct 22, 2014 - 14:55 cve.org
MEDIUM 5.0

DescriptionCVE.org

Shim allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted DHCPv6 packet.

AnalysisAI

Shim allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted DHCPv6 packet. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125), which allows attackers to read data from memory outside the intended buffer boundaries. Shim allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted DHCPv6 packet. Affected products include: Redhat Shim.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate array indices and buffer lengths. Use memory-safe languages. Enable AddressSanitizer during testing.

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