CVE-2014-6423: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cfvx-m64x-v285
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-6423 is a MODERATE security vulnerability vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2014-6423 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-6423
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cfvx-m64x-v285
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-6423

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2014-6423, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

The tvb_raw_text_add function in epan/dissectors/packet-megaco.c in the MEGACO dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.10 and 1.12.x before 1.12.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via an empty line.

References

NVD — CVE-2014-6423 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-6423
bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.c... WEB
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=10333
code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb WEB
https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=9112a099d7cc2cd924b7c667bf27f6e112b970c6
code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb WEB
https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git;a=commit;h=9112a099d7cc2cd924b7c667bf27f6e112b970c6
linux.oracle.com/errata/elsa-2014-16... WEB
http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-1676
linux.oracle.com/errata/elsa-2014-16... WEB
http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-1677
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-09/msg00033.html
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/20... WEB
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-09/msg00058.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2014-16... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1676.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2014-16... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1677.html
secunia.com/advisories/60280 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/60280
secunia.com/advisories/60578 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/60578
secunia.com/advisories/61929 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/61929
secunia.com/advisories/61933 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/61933
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3049
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2014-13.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-6423?
CVE-2014-6423 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under General Security Weakness.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2014-6423?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-6423?
CVE-2014-6423 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2014-6423?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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