MongooseIM XMPP-Layer Compression Denial of Service Vulnerability

BID:66949

Info

MongooseIM XMPP-Layer Compression Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 66949
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2014-2829
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Apr 15 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 15 2014 12:00AM
Credit: Giancarlo Pellegrino
Vulnerable: Erlang Solutions MongooseIM 1.3.1
Not Vulnerable: Erlang Solutions MongooseIM 1.3.2

Discussion

MongooseIM XMPP-Layer Compression Denial of Service Vulnerability

MongooseIM is prone to a remote denial-of-service vulnerability because it fails to properly implement application-layer compression.

Exploiting this issue allows remote attackers to trigger denial-of-service conditions due to excessive CPU consumption.

Versions prior to MongooseIM 1.3.2 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

MongooseIM XMPP-Layer Compression Denial of Service Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue using readily available tools.

Solution / Fix

MongooseIM XMPP-Layer Compression Denial of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

MongooseIM XMPP-Layer Compression Denial of Service Vulnerability

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