librsync CVE-2014-8242 Man in the Middle Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:74366

Info

librsync CVE-2014-8242 Man in the Middle Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 74366
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2014-8242
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Aug 05 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Aug 05 2014 12:00AM
Credit: Michael Samuel
Vulnerable: Mandriva Business Server 1 X86 64
Mandriva Business Server 1
librsync librsync 0
Not Vulnerable: librsync librsync 1.0.0

Discussion

librsync CVE-2014-8242 Man in the Middle Security Bypass Vulnerability

librsync is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability.

Successfully exploiting these issues may allow attackers to perform unauthorized actions by conducting a man-in-the-middle attack. This may lead to other attacks.

Versions prior to librsync 1.0.0 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

librsync CVE-2014-8242 Man in the Middle Security Bypass Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

librsync CVE-2014-8242 Man in the Middle Security Bypass Vulnerability

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


Mandriva Business Server 1 X86 64

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