CVE-2014-8242
CVE-2014-8242 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Librsync Project Librsync with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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-310.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-310
- Affected product: Librsync Project Librsync
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
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.
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2014-8242?
- CVE-2014-8242 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2014-8242 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-8242?
- CVE-2014-8242 affects Librsync Project Librsync. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-8242?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2014-8242 published?
- CVE-2014-8242 was published on 2015-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/151105.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/152355.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/152366.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-10/msg00034.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/28/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/05/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/13/2
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1126712
- https://github.com/librsync/librsync/issues/5
- https://github.com/librsync/librsync/releases/tag/v1.0.0
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201605-04
- https://www.miknet.net/security/optimizing-birthday-attack/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:librsync_project:librsync:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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