SB2014021408 - Slackware Linux update for curl
Published: February 14, 2014 Updated: May 6, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2014021408
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-0015)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.
cURL and libcurl 7.10.6 through 7.34.0, when more than one authentication method is enabled, re-uses NTLM connections, which might allow context-dependent attackers to authenticate as other users via a request.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.