CVE-2014-2829
CVE-2014-2829 is a high-severity vulnerability in Erlang-solutions Mongooseim with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Erlang-solutions Mongooseim
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Erlang Solutions MongooseIM through 1.3.1 rev. 2 does not properly restrict the processing of compressed XML elements, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a crafted XMPP stream, aka an "xmppbomb" attack.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-2829?
- Erlang Solutions MongooseIM through 1.3.1 rev. 2 does not properly restrict the processing of compressed XML elements, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a crafted XMPP stream, aka an "xmppbomb" attack.
- How severe is CVE-2014-2829?
- CVE-2014-2829 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2014-2829 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-2829?
- CVE-2014-2829 primarily affects Erlang-solutions Mongooseim. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-2829?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2014-2829 published?
- CVE-2014-2829 was published on 2014-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://xmpp.org/resources/security-notices/uncontrolled-resource-consumption-with-highly-compressed-xmpp-stanzas/
- https://github.com/esl/MongooseIM/commit/586d96cc12ef218243a3466354b4d208b5472a6c
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:erlang-solutions:mongooseim:*:rev2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:erlang-solutions:mongooseim:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:erlang-solutions:mongooseim:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:erlang-solutions:mongooseim:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:erlang-solutions:mongooseim:1.3.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
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