What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-8242?

CVE-2014-8242 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-8242?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2014-8242. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Librsync CVE-2014-8242

MEDIUM

Cryptographic Issues (CWE-310)

2015-10-26 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Librsync

5.8

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.8 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 26, 2015 - 17:59 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.8

DescriptionCVE.org

librsync before 1.0.0 uses a truncated MD4 checksum to match blocks, which makes it easier for remote attackers to modify transmitted data via a birthday attack.

AnalysisAI

librsync before 1.0.0 uses a truncated MD4 checksum to match blocks, which makes it easier for remote attackers to modify transmitted data via a birthday attack. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-310. librsync before 1.0.0 uses a truncated MD4 checksum to match blocks, which makes it easier for remote attackers to modify transmitted data via a birthday attack. Affected products include: Librsync Project Librsync. Version information: before 1.0.0.

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.