SB2014120521 - Input validation error in zeromq (Alpine package)



SB2014120521 - Input validation error in zeromq (Alpine package)

Published: December 5, 2014

Security Bulletin ID SB2014120521
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-7202)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.

stream_engine.cpp in libzmq (aka ZeroMQ/C++)) 4.0.5 before 4.0.5 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to conduct downgrade attacks via a crafted connection request.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.