CVE-2014-3712
CVE-2014-3712 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Katello with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-399.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-399
- Affected product: Katello
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Katello allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via the (1) mode parameter in the setup_utils function in content_search_controller.rb or (2) action parameter in the respond function in api/api_controller.rb in app/controllers/katello/, which is passed to the to_sym method.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-3712?
- Katello allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via the (1) mode parameter in the setup_utils function in content_search_controller.rb or (2) action parameter in the respond function in api/api_controller.rb in app/controllers/katello/, which is passed to the to_sym method.
- How severe is CVE-2014-3712?
- CVE-2014-3712 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2014-3712 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-3712?
- CVE-2014-3712 affects Katello. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-3712?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2014-3712 published?
- CVE-2014-3712 was published on 2014-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/419
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70707
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1155708
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97724
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:katello:katello:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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