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CVE-2014-8242

ui.severity_network
5.8
0.05.010.0
Year
2015
Published
Oct 26, 2015
Known Affected Devices
0
CVSS Score
5.8

What is CVE-2014-8242?

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.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
AV
Attack Vector
Network

Exploitable remotely over the network without requiring access to the local system.

AC
Attack Complexity
M
Au
Au
N
C
Confidentiality Impact
None

No confidentiality impact. Sensitive data is not exposed.

I
Integrity Impact
P
A
Availability Impact
P

Known Affected Devices

Linksys Linksys EA6400 Linksys Linksys EA6300

FAQ

How severe is CVE-2014-8242?

CVE-2014-8242 has a CVSS score of 5.8/10, rated as Network. Review the affected products list and apply vendor patches.

What does the CVSS score mean for CVE-2014-8242?

CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) rates vulnerability severity from 0.0 to 10.0. CVE-2014-8242 scores 5.8/10 (Network). Scores 9.0–10.0 are Critical, 7.0–8.9 are High, 4.0–6.9 are Medium, and below 4.0 are Low.

Which devices are affected by CVE-2014-8242?

The list of devices confirmed to be affected by CVE-2014-8242 is shown in the "Affected Devices" section above. Check your firmware version against the vendor security advisory and apply the latest patch.

How do I fix or mitigate CVE-2014-8242?

Apply the latest firmware or software update from the vendor. Check the References section above for official advisories and patch notes. If no patch is available, consider disabling the affected feature or isolating the device from untrusted networks.